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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Swansea · Guardian UK #83

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

Wales Trinity Saint David

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Wales Trinity Saint David is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David at a glance

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Wales Trinity Saint David both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, History and Social Policy & Public Policy. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers 293 courses across 41 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 £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £13,600 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 Wales Trinity Saint David in 0. The widest gap is in Philosophy: £43,500 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £16,500 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Wales Trinity Saint David is higher in 3 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
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#52
THE World
—
#4
Guardian UK
#83
1895
Established
1822
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 Wales Trinity Saint David

89.4%
91%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£24,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
8.7%

International

International student share

253
293

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
5

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%
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Wales Trinity Saint David

18 countries · 8.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India57.3%
  • 🇨🇳China18.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh13.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland0.7%

Subjects

12 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 Wales Trinity Saint David

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

Only at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

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 Wales Trinity Saint David
£15,600

University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £13,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
£16,800

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 Wales Trinity Saint David

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Philosophy

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    89%Satisfaction97%

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 Wales Trinity Saint David

Alumni Postgraduate Taught Discount

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Constituent College Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Course Costs Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Ethnicity Equality Bursary

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Deadline: N/A

Reaching Wider Bursary

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David: common questions

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Wales Trinity Saint David 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 £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £13,600 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 Wales Trinity Saint David?

Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, History, Social Policy & Public Policy, Management, Philosophy, Law, Anthropology, Health & Social Care, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Ancient Languages and Geography (General).

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Wales Trinity Saint David better for History?

History graduates earn a median £34,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, and £18,000 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 89% at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. 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 Wales Trinity Saint David offer more courses?

University of Wales Trinity Saint David lists 293 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 Wales Trinity Saint David?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 18 subject areas that University of Wales Trinity Saint David does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Human Geography & Environment, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Sciences (General), Economics, Media & Film Studies, Accounting and 10 more.

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

University of Wales Trinity Saint David teaches 29 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Theology & Religious Studies and 21 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 Wales Trinity Saint David293 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses