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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

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.

3/8

Northampton

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

West of Scotland

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of the West of Scotland leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). University of Northampton is ahead on ranking, employment, courses.

University of Northampton vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

University of Northampton and University of the West of Scotland both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Business Studies. University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,720 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 14 and University of the West of Scotland in 5, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £35,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, against £26,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 11 and University of Northampton in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1201
QS World
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#1501
THE World
#601
#93
Guardian UK
#115
1975
Established
1897
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

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 West of Scotland

86%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.4%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
30.3%

International

International student share

221
119

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

West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
  • 🌐Nepal20.4%
  • 🇮🇳India19.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

Subjects

35 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 West of Scotland

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Computing & IT, Journalism, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Nursing (General), Politics & International Relations, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biology, Midwifery, Technology & Logistics.

Only at University of Northampton

Only at University of the West of Scotland

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 West of Scotland
£15,500

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

Postgraduate

University of Northampton
£19,000
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

University of the West of Scotland is about £2,720 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 West of Scotland

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction75%

  • Teacher Training

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    99%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Information Systems

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction96%

  • Accounting

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • General Engineering

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction92%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    76%Satisfaction99%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%SatisfactionNo data

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Northampton vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

Is University of Northampton or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at University of Northampton and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,720 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 West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Teacher Training, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Information Systems, Education Studies, Marketing, Psychology (General), Accounting, Applied Psychology, General Engineering and 23 more.

Is University of Northampton or University of the West of Scotland better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Northampton, and £17,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University of Northampton and 91% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Northampton or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.

What can you study at University of Northampton but not at University of the West of Scotland?

University of Northampton teaches 25 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Fine Art, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Policy & Public Policy and 17 more.

What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at University of Northampton?

University of the West of Scotland teaches 14 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Applied Computing, Chemistry, Physics, Social Sciences (General), Aerospace Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Creative Arts (General) and 6 more.

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University of the West of Scotland119 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses