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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

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

Worcester

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, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). University of Worcester is ahead on employment, courses, scholarship.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Worcester both teach 19 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 Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 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 £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £12,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 5 and University of Worcester in 0. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £41,500 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £23,500 from University of Worcester. 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 3 and University of Worcester 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
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#52
THE World
#1501
#4
Guardian UK
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1895
Established
1946
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 Worcester

89.4%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
15.1%

International

International student share

253
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
39

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

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

Subjects

19 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 Worcester

Also taught at both: Marketing, Cultural Studies, Geography (General), Ancient Languages.

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

Only at University of Worcester

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 Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £12,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
No data
University of Worcester
£18,900

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 Worcester

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction98%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction93%

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 Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Worcester 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 £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £12,000 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 Worcester?

Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, History, Human Geography & Environment, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Law, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Philosophy and 7 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Worcester 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 £21,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 94% at University of Worcester. 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 Worcester offer more courses?

University of Worcester lists 305 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 Worcester?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 11 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Sciences (General), Economics, Anthropology, Statistics, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Asian Languages & Studies and 3 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 49 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Education Studies, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Computer Science, Social Work, Biochemistry and 41 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 Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses