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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

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Northampton

scored higher in 0 categories

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Strathclyde

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Strathclyde leads in 9 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Northampton does not lead in any category where both have data.

University of Northampton vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

University of Northampton and University of Strathclyde both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Education Studies. University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: University of Northampton is about £11,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde is higher in 21 and University of Northampton in 4. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £32,500 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 16 and University of Northampton in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
#230
#1501
THE World
#351
#93
Guardian UK
#25
1975
Established
1796
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University of Northampton

University of Strathclyde

86%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.4%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
18.8%

International

International student share

221
541

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

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0

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.

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.2%
  • 🌐Nepal8.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%
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Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

Subjects

36 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.

University of Northampton

University of Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Business Studies, General Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Human Resource Management, Media & Film Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biochemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Information Systems & Data Science, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at University of Northampton

Only at University of Strathclyde

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

University of Northampton
No data
University of Strathclyde
£22,750

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

University of Northampton is about £11,250 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.

University of Northampton

University of Strathclyde

  • Teacher Training

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction94%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • English Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    80%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    75%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction98%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    72%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

Is University of Northampton or University of Strathclyde cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: University of Northampton is about £11,250 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 University of Northampton and University of Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Education Studies, English Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting and 24 more.

Is University of Northampton or University of Strathclyde better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £31,000 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Northampton and 93% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Northampton or University of Strathclyde offer more courses?

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at University of Strathclyde?

University of Northampton teaches 24 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Music, Applied Psychology, Fine Art, Journalism, Film Production & Cinematography, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General) and 16 more.

What can you study at University of Strathclyde but not at University of Northampton?

University of Strathclyde teaches 31 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, French, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics, Naval Architecture and 23 more.

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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses