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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/12

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 8 categories

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4/12

Derby

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 8 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Derby is ahead on TEF, established, employment, courses.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University of Derby at a glance

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Derby both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations and Sociology & Criminology. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £16,900 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £12,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 7 and University of Derby in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £49,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £22,500 from University of Derby. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Derby is higher in 4 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#62
QS World
#1201
#52
THE World
#601
#4
Guardian UK
#80
1895
Established
1851
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

University of Derby

89.4%
88.5%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£57,700
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
14.3%

International

International student share

253
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
6

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

London School of Economics and Political Science

108 countries · 63.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.7%
  • 🇮🇳India7.5%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore4.3%
VS

Derby

64 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
  • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

Subjects

18 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

University of Derby

Also taught at both: Zoology & Animal Biology, Management, Computing & IT.

Only at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Only at University of Derby

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
£29,200
University of Derby
£16,900

University of Derby is about £12,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Derby
£17,500

We do not have reliable international fee data for London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London yet.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

University of Derby

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction100%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    No dataSatisfaction87%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

LSE Access to Education Undergraduate Scholarships

£250,000

Deadline: N/A

Mohammed Al Fahim Scholarship

£33,333

Deadline: N/A

Catherine and Joyce Wood Scholarship

£26,250

Deadline: N/A

LSE ESRC DTP Studentships

£23,805

Deadline: N/A

LSE Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Derby

Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Golding Awards

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sitwell Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University of Derby: common questions

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Derby cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £16,900 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £12,300 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Derby?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, History, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Psychology (General), Accounting, Law and 6 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Derby better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, and £22,500 from University of Derby. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 90% at University of Derby. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Derby offer more courses?

University of Derby lists 375 courses on CourseOptions and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses.

What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at University of Derby?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 12 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Sciences (General), Anthropology, Philosophy, Statistics, Planning & Housing, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies and 4 more.

What can you study at University of Derby but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

University of Derby teaches 56 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, English Studies, Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Education Studies, Adult Nursing and 48 more.

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Derby375 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses