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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

6/9

Northampton

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

Arts London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Northampton leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, international.

University of Northampton vs University of the Arts London at a glance

University of Northampton and University of the Arts London both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Games Design & Computer Animation. University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Northampton is about £11,890 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 11 and University of Northampton in 2. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 7 and University of the Arts London in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
#851
#1501
THE World
#1501
#93
Guardian UK
#52
1975
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

86%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.4%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
54%

International

International student share

221
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

18 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 the Arts London

Also taught at both: Biology, Computing & IT, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at University of Northampton

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

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

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Northampton is about £11,890 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 the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    75%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction79%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction70%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    98%Satisfaction76%

  • Fine Art

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    70%Satisfaction79%

  • Journalism

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    76%SatisfactionNo data

  • Crafts & Applied Arts

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    75%SatisfactionNo data

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is University of Northampton or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Northampton is about £11,890 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Marketing, Music, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Psychology (General), Journalism, Media & Film Studies and 6 more.

Is University of Northampton or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Northampton and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Northampton or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at University of the Arts London?

University of Northampton teaches 42 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Law, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management and 34 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University of Northampton?

University of the Arts London teaches 11 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Management, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Architecture, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Creative Writing, Economics and 3 more.

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