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London · QS World #901
Swansea · Guardian UK #83
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 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 4 categories
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Wales Trinity Saint David
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
London South Bank University and University of Wales Trinity Saint David are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. London South Bank University is ahead on ranking, employment, international, graduate salary; University of Wales Trinity Saint David on established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship.
London South Bank University vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David at a glance
London South Bank University and University of Wales Trinity Saint David both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Building & Construction and Design & Fashion. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers 293 courses across 41 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £1,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £16,800 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £2,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 9 and University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 3. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £29,500 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 7 and University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 6.
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
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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%
Wales Trinity Saint David
18 countries · 8.7% international
- 🇮🇳India57.3%
- 🇨🇳China18.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh13.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan1.9%
- 🇮🇪Ireland0.7%
Subjects
19 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 Wales Trinity Saint David
Computer Science
9 coursesTypical fee £13,410 (UG)
30 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Building & Construction
19 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Design & Fashion
4 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
8 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Education Studies
3 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Management
2 coursesTypical fee £20,160 (PG)
16 coursesTypical fee £15,600 (UG)
Law
Business Studies
11 coursesTypical fee £29,370 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,530 (UG)
Mechanical Engineering
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Health & Social Care
Psychology (General)
Architecture
Drama & Theatre
Film Production & Cinematography
Also taught at both: Social Work, Childhood & Youth Studies, Chemistry, Physics.
Only at London South Bank University
Only at University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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 Wales Trinity Saint David
- £15,600
University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £1,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- London South Bank University
- £18,900
- University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- £16,800
University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £2,100 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 Wales Trinity Saint David
Computer Science
£28,000Salary (3 years)£27,50090%Satisfaction89%Building & Construction
£51,000Salary (3 years)£29,50076%Satisfaction74%Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£18,50084%Satisfaction85%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,500Salary (3 years)£15,50091%Satisfaction90%Education Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£18,50085%Satisfaction89%Law
£22,500Salary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction88%Business Studies
£24,000Salary (3 years)£19,50093%Satisfaction83%Mechanical Engineering
£26,500Salary (3 years)£36,50089%Satisfaction98%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£30,500Salary (3 years)£40,00094%Satisfaction98%Psychology (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)£19,00084%Satisfaction97%Architecture
£22,500Salary (3 years)£23,00088%Satisfaction97%Drama & Theatre
£19,500Salary (3 years)£16,50094%Satisfaction85%
Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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FAQ
London South Bank University vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David: common questions
Is London South Bank University or University of Wales Trinity Saint David cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £1,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £16,800 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £2,100 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 Wales Trinity Saint David?
Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Computer Science, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Management, Law, Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Psychology (General) and 7 more.
Is London South Bank University or University of Wales Trinity Saint David better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £27,500 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London South Bank University and 89% at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does London South Bank University or University of Wales Trinity Saint David offer more courses?
University of Wales Trinity Saint David lists 293 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 Wales Trinity Saint David?
London South Bank University teaches 36 subject areas that University of Wales Trinity Saint David does not, including Children's Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering and 28 more.
What can you study at University of Wales Trinity Saint David but not at London South Bank University?
University of Wales Trinity Saint David teaches 22 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, History, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, English Studies, Philosophy, Environmental Sciences and 14 more.
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