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Aberystwyth · QS World #801
Bridgwater
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/3
Aberystwyth
scored higher in 3 categories
0/3
University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Aberystwyth University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.
Aberystwyth University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
Aberystwyth University and University Centre Somerset both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being History, Agriculture & Land Management and Psychology (General). Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £7,220 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aberystwyth University is higher in 2 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Computing & IT: £31,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £25,000 from University Centre Somerset. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 2 and University Centre Somerset in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Aberystwyth University
University Centre Somerset
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Aberystwyth
No published data on international students
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
Subjects
10 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.
Aberystwyth University
University Centre Somerset
History
18 coursesTypical fee £19,190 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Agriculture & Land Management
12 coursesTypical fee £20,720 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Psychology (General)
11 coursesTypical fee £20,720 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Sport & Exercise Sciences
10 coursesTypical fee £20,720 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Computing & IT
Mental Health Nursing
Adult Nursing
Only at Aberystwyth University
Only at University Centre Somerset
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
- Aberystwyth University
- £20,720
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
University Centre Somerset is about £7,220 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.
Aberystwyth University
University Centre Somerset
Agriculture & Land Management
£24,000Salary (3 years)£18,50092%Satisfaction95%Computing & IT
£31,000Salary (3 years)£25,00083%Satisfaction91%Mental Health Nursing
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,00097%Satisfaction86%Adult Nursing
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,00096%Satisfaction86%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveAberystwyth University
International Accommodation Award
100%
Deadline: N/A
International Accommodation Award
100%
Deadline: N/A
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Exam
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Vice-Chancellor's Regional Scholarship (PG)
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
David Game College Scholarship
£2,500
Deadline: N/A
University Centre Somerset
Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Technical Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Aberystwyth University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
Is Aberystwyth University or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £7,220 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 Aberystwyth University and University Centre Somerset?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: History, Agriculture & Land Management, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Mental Health Nursing and Adult Nursing.
Is Aberystwyth University or University Centre Somerset better for Agriculture & Land Management?
Agriculture & Land Management graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £18,500 from University Centre Somerset. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Aberystwyth University and 95% at University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Aberystwyth University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at University Centre Somerset?
Aberystwyth University teaches 56 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Mathematics, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Law, Business Studies, Physics, Welsh Studies, Creative Writing and 48 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Aberystwyth University?
University Centre Somerset teaches 4 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Applied Computing and Mechanical Engineering.
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