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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 11 categories

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0/11

Northampton

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 11 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton does not lead in any category where both have data.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Northampton both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 6 and University of Northampton in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £40,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £21,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 4 and University of Northampton in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#1201
#52
THE World
#1501
#4
Guardian UK
#93
1895
Established
1975
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Northampton

89.4%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
16.4%

International

International student share

253
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
0

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

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.2%
  • 🌐Nepal8.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%

Subjects

14 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 Northampton

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

Only at University of Northampton

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 Northampton
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Northampton
£19,000

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 Northampton

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    88%Satisfaction98%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    89%Satisfaction72%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    No dataSatisfaction81%

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 Northampton

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FAQ

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

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

Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Psychology (General), Law, Marketing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 2 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Northampton better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, and £22,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 86% at University of Northampton. 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 Northampton offer more courses?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 16 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Human Geography & Environment, Social Sciences (General), Economics, Anthropology, Mathematics, Philosophy, Statistics, Planning & Housing and 8 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 46 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Music, Human Resource Management and 38 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 Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses