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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: BrainStation (5.00)
King's College London: wins 0/7 categories
London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE: wins 0/7 categories
University of East London - UEL: wins 0/7 categories
Brunel Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Le Cordon Bleu Paris: wins 0/7 categories
London School of Planning and Management - LSPM: wins 0/7 categories
BrainStation: wins 7/7 categories
Comparing
London, The United Kingdom
4.20
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237 reviews
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Best programme: Business Management
Best programme: Economics
London, The United Kingdom
4.30
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102 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
London, The United Kingdom
4.60
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14 reviews
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Best programme: Business and Management
Best programme: Culinary Arts
London, The United Kingdom
5.00
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1 reviews
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Best programme: Digital Marketing
Category ratings
Facilities
4.30
4.05
4.34
3.85
4.56
Not rated
5.00
Win
Location
4.82
4.78
4.39
3.25
4.78
Not rated
5.00
Win
Professors
4.16
4.26
4.26
4.29
4.67
Not rated
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.62
4.80
4.26
4.14
4.67
Not rated
5.00
Win
Student life
4.06
3.63
3.89
4.08
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Value
3.99
4.04
4.15
4.00
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.56
3.79
3.70
3.79
3.22
Not rated
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive professors and academic excellence
  • +Vibrant student life and diverse international community
  • +Strong balance of theory and practical application
  • +Marketable courses and high academic standards
  • +Excellent, expert faculty with industry experience
  • +Supportive, respectful, and flexible learning environment
  • +Practical, industry-relevant learning and skill development
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable staff
  • +Diverse and engaging student community and environment
  • +Applied learning and relevant coursework
  • +Strong employability and career support
  • +Flexible schedules and learning resources
  • +exceptional quality of teaching and knowledgeable, approachable instructors
  • +strong emphasis on precision, quality, and professional skill development
  • +welcoming environment and supportive alumni network

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  • +Digital marketing knowledge for career advancement
  • +Improved understanding of customer journey and collaboration
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant problem.
  • -Outdated facilities and lack of investment in them are disappointing.
  • -High tuition fees are not perceived as being reflected in the quality of education or resources.
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of structure in programs.
  • -High fees are not justified by the quality of education and support.
  • -Limited social life and inadequate student support services.
  • -Administrative and management issues, including poor communication and unresponsiveness from staff.
  • -Course relevance and teaching methods that are not well-suited to students' backgrounds.
  • -Lack of accessibility and outdated facilities.
  • -Unclear communication and bureaucratic processes.
  • -Lack of modern resources and support.
  • -Outdated facilities and infrastructure.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder the learning experience.
  • -Lack of career support and industry relevance leads to dissatisfaction.

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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

The university garners excellent scores in several key areas, notably excelling in Location with a rating of 4.82 and Internationality at 4.62. Facilities and Professors also received strong marks. Conversely, Accomodation stands out as the weakest area, rated at 3.56. Value and Student Life are rated moderately well, indicating areas for potential improvement.

With a strong emphasis on **Internationality** (4.80) and **Location** (4.78), this institution presents a globally connected and well-situated environment. Professors also receive high marks (4.26). Conversely, **Student Life** (3.63) and **Accommodations** (3.79) are the areas with the lowest reported satisfaction, suggesting room for improvement in campus vibrancy and living arrangements.

This university demonstrates strong performance in several key areas. Location and Facilities are particularly well-regarded, both scoring above 4.3. Professors and Internationality also receive positive marks, indicating strengths in academic quality and global outlook. Student Life and Accomodation represent areas for potential improvement, with lower scores compared to other categories. The university also offers good Value, reflecting positively on the overall experience.

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.

This institution receives high marks for its Location, scoring 4.78, and for its Professors and Internationality, both at 4.67. Facilities also rate well at 4.56. Student Life and Value are both solid at 4.00. The weakest area is Accomodation, which received a rating of 3.22.

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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

With ~74% positive reviews and an average rating of 4.16/5, students highlight versatile degrees, supportive professors, and a vibrant international community. A very small amount of feedback noted administrative slowness and a degree focus not matching its title.

Most reviews (~74%) praise marketable courses, expert faculty, and excellent research opportunities. Very few (~3.4%) express concerns about teaching quality, grading consistency, and career services.

~74% of reviews are positive, highlighting practical skills, supportive learning, and a diverse environment. Very limited negative feedback (~3%) mentions challenges with lecturer responsiveness and course relevance.

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.

All 9 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students highlight exceptional teaching quality and knowledgeable instructors, along with impeccable facilities. The curriculum and emphasis on precision are frequently praised.

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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★
33%
34%
48%
71%
67%
0%
100%
4★
51%
44%
36%
21%
33%
0%
0%
3★
16%
19%
14%
7%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
2%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Most useful review
Most liked
Culture Media and the Creative Industries

Versatile degree with many potential teaching pathways and career options. However a degree focused a lot on social studies rather than culture and media. There should be more of a focus on this given the degree title, making it seem a bit misleading.

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.

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Student in 2013

I really enjoyed my time at LCB! I've found that my skills when I entered the work force were much higher than others. I think though there was a big portion missing in recipe development and composition. True- we did learn it through memorizing the recipes, but we really were missing classes on how different ingredients affect the final textures.. how you can change them... etc. That I still am not an expert in .. and I create recipes! Ouf! Also, I don't know if you still do a month of sugar work... but that really wasn't necessary and should be either cut or minimized to just 2 lessons. It's such a niche skill to know that I would have really preferred more technical skills. I loved the old location. The "rumors" I'm getting about the new location are that it's not as good, unfortunately - that i's become more of a money focused/marketing machine. I really hope that this image can be fixed as I love LCB and enjoyed my time there! Oh also - there should be more help for students to get jobs and featuring old students accomplishments - from cookbook launches to new bakeries so that current and old students can support them.

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