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London · QS World #901
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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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Law
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
London South Bank University and The University of Law 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 University of Law on established, satisfaction, international.
London South Bank University vs The University of Law at a glance
London South Bank University and The University of Law both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Business Studies. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; The University of Law offers 125 courses across 13 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,200 at The University of Law, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £19,600 at The University of Law: London South Bank University is about £700 a year cheaper.
In Law, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, The University of Law is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 3 and The University of Law in 0, with 1 about level.
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 University of Law
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%
Law
87 countries · 23.7% international
- 🇮🇳India27.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan25.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
- 🌐Sri Lanka2.8%
Subjects
10 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 University of Law
Law
7 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
75 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £18,900 (PG)
23 coursesTypical fee £16,700 (UG)
Business Studies
11 coursesTypical fee £29,370 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £19,050 (PG)
Accounting
Mental Health Nursing
Psychology (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Childhood & Youth Studies
Computing & IT
Finance & Actuarial Science
Only at London South Bank University
Only at The University of Law
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 University of Law
- £17,200
About the same.
Postgraduate
- London South Bank University
- £18,900
- The University of Law
- £19,600
London South Bank University is about £700 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 University of Law
Law
£22,500Salary (3 years)£23,00089%Satisfaction89%Accounting
£24,500Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction76%Sociology & Criminology
£21,500Salary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction82%Finance & Actuarial Science
£25,000Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction79%
Scholarships for International Students
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London South Bank University vs The University of Law: common questions
Is London South Bank University or The University of Law cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,200 at The University of Law, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £19,600 at The University of Law: London South Bank University is about £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 South Bank University and The University of Law?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Accounting, Mental Health Nursing, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT and Finance & Actuarial Science.
Is London South Bank University or The University of Law better for Law?
Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £23,000 from The University of Law. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at London South Bank University and 89% at The University of Law. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does London South Bank University or The University of Law offer more courses?
London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and The University of Law lists 125 courses.
What can you study at London South Bank University but not at The University of Law?
London South Bank University teaches 45 subject areas that The University of Law does not, including Building & Construction, Children's Nursing, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Architecture and 37 more.
What can you study at The University of Law but not at London South Bank University?
The University of Law teaches 3 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Software Engineering.
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