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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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.

3/10

London South Bank

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Lancashire

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lancashire leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on ranking, graduate salary.

London South Bank University vs University of Lancashire at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Lancashire both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Law and Sport & Exercise Sciences. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,330 at University of Lancashire, 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 £19,250 at University of Lancashire: London South Bank University is about £350 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 24 and University of Lancashire in 6. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £29,500 from University of Lancashire. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 15 and London South Bank University in 10, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#1001
#601
THE World
#1001
#78
Guardian UK
#76
1892
Established
1828
No
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 South Bank University

University of Lancashire

85.1%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
20.5%

International

International student share

240
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
15

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%
VS

Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

Subjects

41 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

University of Lancashire

Also taught at both: Accounting, Architecture, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General), Civil Engineering, Education Studies, General Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Midwifery, Dentistry, Forensic Science, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, Food Production & Technology, Physics, Media & Film Studies, Nursing (General), Learning Disabilities Nursing, Drama & Theatre.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Lancashire

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
University of Lancashire
£17,330

About the same.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Lancashire
£19,250

London South Bank University is about £350 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

University of Lancashire

  • Building & Construction

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    76%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    90%Satisfaction71%

  • Adult Nursing

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    94%SatisfactionNo data

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction97%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    99%Satisfaction89%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    93%Satisfaction76%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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London South Bank University

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University of Lancashire

Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Estranged Student Support

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Deadline: N/A

Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Lancashire: common questions

Is London South Bank University or University of Lancashire cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,330 at University of Lancashire, 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 £19,250 at University of Lancashire: London South Bank University is about £350 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 University of Lancashire?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Building & Construction, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Computer Science, Adult Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Design & Fashion, Social Work, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 29 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Lancashire better for Building & Construction?

Building & Construction graduates earn a median £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £29,500 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at London South Bank University and 88% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London South Bank University or University of Lancashire offer more courses?

University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

What can you study at London South Bank University but not at University of Lancashire?

London South Bank University teaches 14 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Economics, Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Computing & IT, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Clinical Specialities, Creative Arts (General) and 6 more.

What can you study at University of Lancashire but not at London South Bank University?

University of Lancashire teaches 41 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Medicine, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Aerospace Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Games Design & Computer Animation, Asian Languages & Studies, Safety & Mining Engineering and 33 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses