London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE vs Queen Mary University of London - QMUL vs University of Westminster vs Brunel Business School vs UK Trading Academy

Side-by-side comparison from 649 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: BrainStation (5.00)
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/7 categories
Queen Mary University of London - QMUL: wins 0/7 categories
University of Westminster: wins 0/7 categories
Brunel Business School: wins 0/7 categories
UK Trading Academy: wins 0/7 categories
Business Consort: wins 0/7 categories
BrainStation: wins 7/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.10
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208 reviews
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Best programme: Marketing
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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104 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.60
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14 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
London, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Manchester, The United Kingdom
Not rated
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0 reviews
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London, The United Kingdom
5.00
Top
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Digital Marketing
Category ratings
Facilities
4.04
4.24
4.10
3.85
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Not rated
5.00
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Location
4.78
4.08
4.37
3.25
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Not rated
5.00
Win
Professors
4.26
4.15
4.17
4.29
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Not rated
5.00
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Internationality
4.80
4.47
4.29
4.14
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Not rated
5.00
Win
Student life
3.63
4.13
3.85
4.08
Not rated
Not rated
5.00
Win
Value
4.04
3.91
4.07
4.00
Not rated
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.78
3.87
3.64
3.79
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Not rated
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Expert and experienced faculty
  • +Supportive and collaborative community atmosphere
  • +Diverse and flexible learning and assessment methods
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Welcoming community and social opportunities
  • +Clear information and good academic structure
  • +Supportive and approachable faculty
  • +Vibrant, diverse, and engaging campus environment
  • +Practical and career-focused academic programs
  • +Applied learning and relevant coursework
  • +Strong employability and career support
  • +Flexible schedules and learning resources

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  • +Digital marketing knowledge for career advancement
  • +Improved understanding of customer journey and collaboration
Cons
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of structure in academic programs.
  • -Inadequate support services and limited social opportunities.
  • -High fees with perceived low value and administrative issues.
  • -Lack of course support and practical industry preparation.
  • -Poor communication and administrative issues regarding modules and projects.
  • -Disruptions from strikes and lack of compensation for missed learning.
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of lecturer engagement.
  • -Ineffective communication regarding coursework and feedback.
  • -Disappointing course structure and administrative issues.
  • -Unclear communication and bureaucratic processes.
  • -Lack of modern resources and support.
  • -Outdated facilities and infrastructure.

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  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a recurring complaint.
  • -The curriculum is often perceived as irrelevant or poorly delivered.
Rating summary
What students say

Perceived strengths of this institution lie significantly in its **Location** and **Internationality**, both receiving top marks. Conversely, **Student Life** emerges as the area with the lowest reported satisfaction. Ratings for Facilities, Professors, Accomodation, and Value fall within a moderate to good range, indicating generally positive feedback across these aspects.

Overall, this university receives positive feedback across most aspects. Internationality stands out as the strongest area, boasting a high rating. The university also performs well in Facilities and Student Life. Areas for potential improvement include Accomodation and Value, which received lower scores compared to other categories.

This institution demonstrates strong performance in its Location (4.37) and Internationality (4.29), indicating a well-situated campus with a global outlook. While Facilities (4.09), Professors (4.17), and Value (4.07) also receive positive marks, Student Life (3.85) and Accomodation (3.64) represent areas where scores are comparatively lower.

This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its faculty, with professors receiving a high rating of 4.29. Student life also scores well at 4.08, alongside a strong internationality rating of 4.14. Value for money is rated at a solid 4.0. Conversely, location appears to be the least favored aspect, scoring 3.25. Facilities are moderately rated at 3.85, and accommodation also receives a respectable 3.79.

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Across all surveyed categories, this institution has received outstanding ratings. Every aspect, from its facilities and professors to student life and accommodation, scored a perfect five. The university also excels in its location and internationality. Notably, the value proposition is exceptionally strong, reflecting a consistently high level of quality across the board with no discernible weaknesses.

Reviews summary
Highlights

Most reviews (~74%) are positive, praising academic reputation, expert faculty, and excellent resources. A small percentage (~3.4%) express dissatisfaction with lecturing quality, course structure, or career services.

~77% of 208 reviews are positive, praising supportive faculty, welcoming environments, and good opportunities. Minimal negative feedback, ~2%, notes limited support and communication issues.

The University of Westminster receives overwhelmingly positive reviews (~92% of 104), highlighting diverse campuses, approachable faculty, and engaging student life. A small percentage of feedback (~2%) mentions concerns with course structure and lecturer communication.

With an average rating of 4.64/5 from 14 reviews, ~93% are positive. Students praise applied learning, employability skills, and support for international students. There are no negative reviews.

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With one review, the average rating is 5/5, indicating highly positive sentiment. The reviewer found the course beneficial for professional development and collaboration in marketing.

Rating distribution
5★
34%
38%
42%
71%
0%
0%
100%
4★
44%
39%
46%
21%
0%
0%
0%
3★
19%
21%
10%
7%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
1%
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
Great Experience

LSE is a great place to create life-long connections and friends. There's a certain sense of community that is special to the university. The staff are hands-on and approachable. The facilities are modern and well-equipped.

An honest review

While the first year was full of compulsory modules and slightly overwhelming, I have really enjoyed the last two years. They have allowed me to explore what I am genuinely interested in (specifically human rights) by offering such a wide range of modules. This is what I have enjoyed most out of the course. There was a long directory of modules to choose from in the last two years, all with different types of assignments (either entirely exam-based, entirely coursework or a mixture of the two). As I picked mostly human-rights based modules and such, I have realised that I want to work in this field too, and am also preparing to apply to a masters in this field within the next two years. However, some of the module assignments changed after registration in the third year, and this caused some problems in the last semester when students tried to change modules, as each module change is done manually in the Politics department. I know that some students, including myself, were unhappy with this experience when modules filled up too quickly. Student support has been amazing. Lecturers and professors have been very helpful with assignment-support. The help has ranged from office hours to telephone calls and emails. In my second and third year, I have found this particularly helpful in pushing my grade higher as lecturers are always open to looking over essay and assignment plans and offering helpful advice. One small problem that I encountered with this in the third year was that marking criteria was inconsistent with some modules and lecturers. However, this was only limited to one or two modules, and overall, I was happy with my experience. Career support is also very good. I only started using the resources available from the careers office this year, but it has been a good experience. Meetings are available every week and I have used them to get my cover letter checked as well as having a mock interview for an internship. This really helped me to prepare for possible questions as it was my first interview. I would definitely recommend this course and university to a friend. I have enjoyed my time and know what I want to do in the future career-wise.

International experience

During my first year at the university of Westminster I was able to come to three conclusions. The first one is that the university is a great place to connect to people from all around the world, is it also a great place to find friends and teachers that help you find yourself. Second conclusion is that it is not always so fun and beautiful, it is a hard path, where you learn how to be responsible, and that every action that you take for your future has a consequence. It is also a great place to learn from your mistakes and become a better person, you get in contact with different people that teach you many things. Third conclusion is that it is a very cozy place, I love my university because it has a nice and cozy vibe, it is a modern building but inside is very nice. I love how the institution tries to make its students feel comfortable inside.

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