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Northampton · QS World #1201
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.
4/6
Law
scored higher in 4 categories
2/6
Northampton
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
The University of Law leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). University of Northampton is ahead on employment, courses.
The University of Law vs University of Northampton at a glance
The University of Law and University of Northampton both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Psychology (General). The University of Law offers 125 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,600 a year at The University of Law and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £600 a year cheaper.
In Law, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, The University of Law is higher. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 3 and The University of Law in 2.
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.
The University of Law
University of Northampton
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.
Law
87 countries · 23.7% international
- 🇮🇳India27.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan25.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
- 🌐Sri Lanka2.8%
Northampton
35 countries · 16.4% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
- 🇮🇳India14.2%
- 🌐Nepal8.3%
- 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%
Subjects
12 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 Northampton
Law
75 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
6 coursesFee not available
Business & Management (General)
23 coursesTypical fee £16,700 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £19,000 (PG)
Psychology (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Accounting
Finance & Actuarial Science
Childhood & Youth Studies
Business Studies
Mental Health Nursing
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Computing & IT
Politics & International Relations
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
- The University of Law
- £17,200
- University of Northampton
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.
Postgraduate
- The University of Law
- £19,600
- University of Northampton
- £19,000
University of Northampton is about £600 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 Northampton
Law
£23,000Salary (3 years)£21,00089%Satisfaction81%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,50088%Satisfaction80%Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50082%Satisfaction86%Accounting
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,50076%Satisfaction88%Finance & Actuarial Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,50079%Satisfaction83%
Scholarships for International Students
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The University of Law vs University of Northampton: common questions
Is The University of Law or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,600 a year at The University of Law and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £600 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 Northampton?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT and Politics & International Relations.
Is The University of Law or University of Northampton better for Law?
Law graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from The University of Law, and £21,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at The University of Law and 81% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does The University of Law or University of Northampton offer more courses?
University of Northampton lists 221 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 Northampton?
The University of Law teaches 1 subject area that University of Northampton does not, including Software Engineering.
What can you study at University of Northampton but not at The University of Law?
University of Northampton teaches 48 subject areas that The University of Law does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Education Studies, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 40 more.
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