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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 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 South Bank
scored higher in 3 categories
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Northern School of Art
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
London South Bank University and The Northern School of Art are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. London South Bank University is ahead on employment, graduate salary, courses; The Northern School of Art on TEF, established, satisfaction.
London South Bank University vs The Northern School of Art at a glance
London South Bank University and The Northern School of Art both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre and Creative Arts (General). London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £3,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £5,400 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 2 and The Northern School of Art in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £24,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £16,000 from The Northern School of Art. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The Northern School of Art is higher in 2 and London South Bank University in 0.
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 South Bank University
The Northern School of Art
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 South Bank
60 countries · 15.6% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
- 🇮🇳India19.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
- 🌐Nepal4.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
Subjects
4 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 South Bank University
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
Drama & Theatre
Creative Arts (General)
Film Production & Cinematography
Only at London South Bank University
Only at The Northern School of Art
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 South Bank University
- £17,400
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £3,900 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- London South Bank University
- £18,900
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £5,400 a year cheaper.
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 South Bank University
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£16,00084%Satisfaction87%Drama & Theatre
£19,500Salary (3 years)£15,50094%Satisfaction95%
Scholarships for International Students
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London South Bank University vs The Northern School of Art: common questions
Is London South Bank University or The Northern School of Art cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £3,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £5,400 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 South Bank University and The Northern School of Art?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Creative Arts (General) and Film Production & Cinematography.
Is London South Bank University or The Northern School of Art better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £16,000 from The Northern School of Art. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at London South Bank University and 87% at The Northern School of Art. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does London South Bank University or The Northern School of Art offer more courses?
London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at London South Bank University but not at The Northern School of Art?
London South Bank University teaches 51 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Building & Construction, Business Studies, Children's Nursing, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 43 more.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at London South Bank University?
The Northern School of Art teaches 2 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Fine Art and History of Art & Design.
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