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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92

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

Staffordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

London South Bank University vs University of Staffordshire at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Staffordshire both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Law, Design & Fashion and Business & Management (General). London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £310 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £1,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 22 and University of Staffordshire in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £40,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £27,500 from University of Staffordshire. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Staffordshire is higher in 11 and London South Bank University in 7, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#1201
#78
Guardian UK
#92
1892
Established
1914
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 Staffordshire

85.1%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
87.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
4.1%

International

International student share

240
287

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

Staffordshire

26 countries · 4.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
  • 🇮🇳India19.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

Subjects

33 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 Staffordshire

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Accounting, Clinical & Health Psychology, Education Studies, Forensic Science, Marketing, Civil Engineering, Health & Social Care, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Work, Creative Arts (General), Management, Media & Film Studies, Midwifery, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at University of Staffordshire

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 Staffordshire
£17,090

University of Staffordshire is about £310 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Staffordshire
£17,500

University of Staffordshire is about £1,400 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

University of Staffordshire

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction75%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Adult Nursing

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    73%Satisfaction85%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Staffordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £310 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £1,400 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 University of Staffordshire?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Law, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Business Studies, Children's Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and 21 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Staffordshire better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £21,000 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at London South Bank University and 84% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Staffordshire lists 287 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 Staffordshire?

London South Bank University teaches 22 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Building & Construction, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Economics, Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Food Production & Technology and 14 more.

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

University of Staffordshire teaches 19 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Computing, Software Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fine Art, Teacher Training and 11 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Staffordshire287 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses