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Southampton
Hartlepool
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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Southampton
scored higher in 6 categories
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Northern School of Art
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Southampton, Solent University leads in 6 of 6 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). The Northern School of Art does not lead in any category where both have data.
Southampton, Solent University vs The Northern School of Art at a glance
Southampton, Solent University and The Northern School of Art both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Drama & Theatre. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £5,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £4,850 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 4 and The Northern School of Art in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £16,000 from The Northern School of Art. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 3 and The Northern School of Art in 1.
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.
Southampton, Solent University
The Northern School of Art
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.
Southampton
56 countries · 14.9% international
- 🇮🇳India39%
- 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
- 🌐Morocco2.4%
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
Subjects
4 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.
Southampton, Solent University
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
31 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
13 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Fine Art
Only at Southampton, Solent University
Only at The Northern School of Art
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
- Southampton, Solent University
- £19,080
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £5,580 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Southampton, Solent University
- £18,350
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £4,850 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.
Southampton, Solent University
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
£20,500Salary (3 years)£16,00089%Satisfaction87%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£15,50082%Satisfaction69%Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£15,500100%Satisfaction95%Fine Art
£19,500Salary (3 years)£15,50079%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveSouthampton, Solent University
Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
Carers Bursary
£1,200
Deadline: Jun 2026
Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater community bursary
£500
Deadline: Jun 2026
Undergraduate Apprenticeship Bursary
£200
Deadline: Jun 2026
Parents bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
The Northern School of Art
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Southampton, Solent University vs The Northern School of Art: common questions
Is Southampton, Solent University or The Northern School of Art cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £5,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £4,850 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 Southampton, Solent University and The Northern School of Art?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre and Fine Art.
Is Southampton, Solent University or The Northern School of Art better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £16,000 from The Northern School of Art. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 87% at The Northern School of Art. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Southampton, Solent University or The Northern School of Art offer more courses?
Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at The Northern School of Art?
Southampton, Solent University teaches 38 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Law, Music, Computer Science and 30 more.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at Southampton, Solent University?
The Northern School of Art teaches 2 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Creative Arts (General) and History of Art & Design.
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