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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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 South Bank

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

Northampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

London South Bank University leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, graduate salary, courses). University of Northampton is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

London South Bank University vs University of Northampton at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Northampton both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Sport & Exercise Sciences. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £19,000 at University of Northampton, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 20 and University of Northampton in 8, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £40,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £32,500 from University of Northampton. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 15 and London South Bank University in 14.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#1201
#601
THE World
#1501
#78
Guardian UK
#93
1892
Established
1975
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 Northampton

85.1%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
16.4%

International

International student share

240
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.2%
  • 🌐Nepal8.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%

Subjects

35 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 Northampton

Also taught at both: Adult Nursing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Sociology & Criminology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Media & Film Studies, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Drama & Theatre.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Northampton

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 Northampton
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Northampton
£19,000

About the same.

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 Northampton

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    90%Satisfaction75%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction99%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    93%Satisfaction76%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    71%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Marketing

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    77%Satisfaction89%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction94%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    89%Satisfaction78%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £19,000 at University of Northampton, so the two cost about the same. 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 Northampton?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Law, Marketing, Children's Nursing, Education Studies, Mechanical Engineering and 23 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Northampton better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £20,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at London South Bank University and 91% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

London South Bank University teaches 20 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Building & Construction, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics, Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Food Production & Technology and 12 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 25 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Music, Human Resource Management, Fine Art, Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Policy & Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 17 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses