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The University of Law

London

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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

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.

2/9

Law

scored higher in 2 categories

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7/9

Bath

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bath leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). The University of Law is ahead on established, employment.

The University of Law vs University of Bath at a glance

The University of Law and University of Bath both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations and Sociology & Criminology. The University of Law offers 125 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at The University of Law and £32,000 at University of Bath: The University of Law is about £14,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,600 a year at The University of Law and £29,500 at University of Bath: The University of Law is about £9,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bath is higher in 3 and The University of Law in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#125
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THE World
#251
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Guardian UK
#7
1876
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

The University of Law

University of Bath

87.7%
88.6%

Satisfaction

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

£32,300
£47,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.3%
80.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

23.7%
23.8%

International

International student share

125
303

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
25

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.

Law

87 countries · 23.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan25.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka2.8%
VS

Bath

96 countries · 23.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
  • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%

Subjects

9 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.

The University of Law

University of Bath

  • Business & Management (General)

    23 courses

    Typical fee £16,700 (UG)

    5 courses

    Typical fee £29,500 (PG)

  • Politics & International Relations

    2 courses

    Typical fee £19,600 (PG)

    13 courses

    Typical fee £27,030 (UG)

  • Sociology & Criminology

    5 courses

    Typical fee £18,100 (UG)

    9 courses

    Typical fee £25,400 (UG)

  • Psychology (General)

    5 courses

    Typical fee £18,100 (UG)

    7 courses

    Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

  • Accounting

    4 courses

    Typical fee £17,550 (UG)

    5 courses

    Typical fee £28,650 (UG)

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    2 courses

    Typical fee £16,700 (UG)

    5 courses

    Typical fee £28,650 (UG)

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    2 courses

    Fee not available

    3 courses

    Typical fee £24,450 (PG)

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    1 course

    Fee not available

    1 course

    Typical fee £34,550 (PG)

  • Business Studies

    1 course

    Fee not available

    1 course

    Typical fee £28,900 (PG)

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

The University of Law
£17,200
University of Bath
£32,000

The University of Law is about £14,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

The University of Law
£19,600
University of Bath
£29,500

The University of Law is about £9,900 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.

The University of Law

University of Bath

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    82%Satisfaction87%
  • Accounting

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,000
    76%Satisfaction94%
  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,000
    79%Satisfaction94%

Scholarships for International Students

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The University of Law

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University of Bath

Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

£12,400

Deadline: N/A

Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

The University of Law vs University of Bath: common questions

Is The University of Law or University of Bath cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at The University of Law and £32,000 at University of Bath: The University of Law is about £14,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,600 a year at The University of Law and £29,500 at University of Bath: The University of Law is about £9,900 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 The University of Law and University of Bath?

Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Business Studies.

Does The University of Law or University of Bath offer more courses?

University of Bath lists 303 courses on CourseOptions and The University of Law lists 125 courses.

What can you study at The University of Law but not at University of Bath?

The University of Law teaches 4 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Law, Computing & IT, Mental Health Nursing and Software Engineering.

What can you study at University of Bath but not at The University of Law?

University of Bath teaches 40 subject areas that The University of Law does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Economics, Civil Engineering and 32 more.

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