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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · 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.

10/11

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 10 categories

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1/11

South Wales

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of South Wales is ahead on courses.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of South Wales both teach 17 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 South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 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 £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £13,000 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 South Wales in 0. The widest gap is in Management: £42,500 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £19,000 from University of South Wales. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 4 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#1201
#52
THE World
#1201
#4
Guardian UK
#83
1895
Established
1913
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

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 South Wales

89.4%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
22%

International

International student share

253
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
23

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

South Wales

71 countries · 22% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

Subjects

17 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 South Wales

Also taught at both: Statistics, Management.

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

Only at University of South Wales

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 South Wales
£16,200

University of South Wales is about £13,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of South Wales
£17,900

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 South Wales

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    No dataSatisfaction96%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    88%Satisfaction81%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

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 South Wales

USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

100%

Deadline: Jul 2027

USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of South Wales 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 £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £13,000 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 South Wales?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Law, Media & Film Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Social Sciences (General), History, Accounting and 5 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of South Wales 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 £20,500 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 83% at University of South Wales. 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 South Wales offer more courses?

University of South Wales lists 331 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 South Wales?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 13 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Economics, Anthropology, Mathematics, Philosophy, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies and 5 more.

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

University of South Wales teaches 46 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Teacher Training 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 South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses