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London · QS World #62
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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 10 datapoints
We looked at 10 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 10 categories
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West of Scotland
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 10 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the West of Scotland does not lead in any category where both have data.
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of the West of Scotland both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and Business & Management (General). London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 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 £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £13,700 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 3 and University of the West of Scotland in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £41,500 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £21,000 from University of the West of Scotland. In Accounting, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 the West of Scotland
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
Subjects
16 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 the West of Scotland
Politics & International Relations
39 coursesTypical fee £27,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,630 (PG)
Sociology & Criminology
21 coursesTypical fee £29,200 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
18 coursesTypical fee £24,400 (PG)
2 coursesFee not available
Human Geography & Environment
16 coursesTypical fee £29,200 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £18,900 (PG)
Social Sciences (General)
14 coursesFee not available
3 coursesTypical fee £15,380 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
13 coursesTypical fee £24,400 (PG)
2 coursesTypical fee £18,140 (PG)
Accounting
Mathematics
Computing & IT
Law
Zoology & Animal Biology
Health & Social Care
Psychology (General)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Marketing
Also taught at both: Cultural Studies.
Only at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
Only at University of the West of Scotland
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 the West of Scotland
- £15,500
University of the West of Scotland is about £13,700 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
- No data
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
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 the West of Scotland
Sociology & Criminology
£31,000Salary (3 years)£23,00091%SatisfactionNo dataAccounting
£41,500Salary (3 years)£21,00093%Satisfaction86%Law
£40,000Salary (3 years)£21,000No dataSatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLondon 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
University of the West of Scotland
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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of the West of Scotland 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 £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £13,700 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 the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Human Geography & Environment, Social Sciences (General), Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Mathematics, Computing & IT, Law, Zoology & Animal Biology, Health & Social Care and 4 more.
Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of the West of Scotland 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 £23,000 from University of the West of Scotland. 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 the West of Scotland offer more courses?
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.
What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at University of the West of Scotland?
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 14 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Economics, Anthropology, Philosophy, Statistics, Planning & Housing and 6 more.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 33 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, General Engineering, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies and 25 more.
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