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Aberystwyth · QS World #801
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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
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University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Aberystwyth University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon does not lead in any category where both have data.
Aberystwyth University vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Aberystwyth University and University Centre South Devon both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Physics and Psychology (General). Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £34,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 3 and Aberystwyth University in 1.
World & National Rankings
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Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Aberystwyth University
University Centre South Devon
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 South Devon
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 South Devon
Computer Science
19 coursesTypical fee £20,720 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Physics
13 coursesTypical fee £20,720 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Psychology (General)
11 coursesTypical fee £20,720 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Animal Science
10 coursesTypical fee £20,720 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
10 coursesTypical fee £20,720 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Management
Only at Aberystwyth University
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 South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon
Computer Science
£34,000Salary (3 years)£19,00084%Satisfaction87%Psychology (General)
£18,500Salary (3 years)No data91%Satisfaction100%Animal Science
£20,000Salary (3 years)No data90%Satisfaction88%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,000Salary (3 years)£17,00081%Satisfaction90%
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 South Devon
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Aberystwyth University vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is Aberystwyth University or University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Computer Science, Physics, Psychology (General), Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies and Management.
Is Aberystwyth University or University Centre South Devon better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £34,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Aberystwyth University and 87% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Aberystwyth University or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at University Centre South Devon?
Aberystwyth University teaches 56 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, History, Law, Business Studies, Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Creative Writing and 48 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Aberystwyth University?
University Centre South Devon teaches 8 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General), Creative Arts (General), Design & Fashion and Music.
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