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Southampton
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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.
6/8
Southampton
scored higher in 6 categories
2/8
Law
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Southampton, Solent University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). The University of Law is ahead on international, graduate salary.
Southampton, Solent University vs The University of Law at a glance
Southampton, Solent University and The University of Law both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Business Studies. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; The University of Law offers 125 courses across 13 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,200 at The University of Law: The University of Law is about £1,880 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £19,600 at The University of Law: Southampton, Solent University is about £1,250 a year cheaper.
In Law, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, The University of Law is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 3 and The University of Law 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 University of Law
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%
Law
87 countries · 23.7% international
- 🇮🇳India27.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan25.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
- 🌐Sri Lanka2.8%
Subjects
10 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 University of Law
Law
13 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
75 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
17 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
23 coursesTypical fee £16,700 (UG)
Business Studies
20 coursesTypical fee £21,390 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £19,050 (PG)
Accounting
16 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £17,550 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Psychology (General)
Software Engineering
Finance & Actuarial Science
Childhood & Youth Studies
Politics & International Relations
Only at Southampton, Solent University
Only at The University of Law
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 University of Law
- £17,200
The University of Law is about £1,880 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Southampton, Solent University
- £18,350
- The University of Law
- £19,600
Southampton, Solent University is about £1,250 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 University of Law
Law
£21,500Salary (3 years)£23,00096%Satisfaction89%Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)No data87%Satisfaction88%Sociology & Criminology
£22,500Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction82%Finance & Actuarial Science
£22,500Salary (3 years)No data81%Satisfaction79%
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 University of Law
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Southampton, Solent University vs The University of Law: common questions
Is Southampton, Solent University or The University of Law cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,200 at The University of Law: The University of Law is about £1,880 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £19,600 at The University of Law: Southampton, Solent University is about £1,250 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 University of Law?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Accounting, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Software Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Childhood & Youth Studies and Politics & International Relations.
Is Southampton, Solent University or The University of Law better for Law?
Law graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £23,000 from The University of Law. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Southampton, Solent University and 89% at The University of Law. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Southampton, Solent University or The University of Law offer more courses?
Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and The University of Law lists 125 courses.
What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at The University of Law?
Southampton, Solent University teaches 32 subject areas that The University of Law does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Social Sciences (General) and 24 more.
What can you study at The University of Law but not at Southampton, Solent University?
The University of Law teaches 3 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Computing & IT, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Mental Health Nursing.
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