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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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 Weston

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston does not lead in any category where both have data.

Aberystwyth University vs University Centre Weston at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University Centre Weston both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Sociology & Criminology and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £6,820 a year cheaper.

In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University Centre Weston is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 4 and Aberystwyth University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
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THE World
—
#62
Guardian UK
—
1872
Established
2009
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Aberystwyth University

University Centre Weston

No data
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
No data

International

International student share

414
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
1

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

    VS

    University Centre Weston

    No published data on international students

      Subjects

      7 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 Weston

      • Animal Science

        10 courses

        Typical fee £20,720 (UG)

        2 courses

        Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      • Sociology & Criminology

        10 courses

        Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

        5 courses

        Typical fee £20,720 (UG)

        3 courses

        Fee not available

      • Education Studies

        4 courses

        Typical fee £19,190 (UG)

        3 courses

        Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      • Business & Management (General)

        5 courses

        Fee not available

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      • Media & Film Studies

        4 courses

        Typical fee £19,190 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      • Counselling & Psychotherapy

        1 course

        Typical fee £20,720 (UG)

        2 courses

        Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      Only at Aberystwyth University

      Only at University Centre Weston

      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 Weston
      £13,900

      University Centre Weston is about £6,820 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 Weston

      • Sociology & Criminology

        £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
        87%Satisfaction90%

      • Education Studies

        £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
        83%Satisfaction100%

      • Media & Film Studies

        £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
        95%Satisfaction100%

      • Counselling & Psychotherapy

        No dataSalary (3 years)No data
        87%Satisfaction93%

      Scholarships for International Students

      Exclusive

      Aberystwyth 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

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      University Centre Weston

      Bursary for Students Aged 19+

      £44,443

      Deadline: N/A

      View all scholarships →

      FAQ

      Aberystwyth University vs University Centre Weston: common questions

      Is Aberystwyth University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?

      For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £6,820 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 Weston?

      Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Animal Science, Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies and Counselling & Psychotherapy.

      Is Aberystwyth University or University Centre Weston better for Sociology & Criminology?

      Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Aberystwyth University and 90% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

      Does Aberystwyth University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?

      Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

      What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at University Centre Weston?

      Aberystwyth University teaches 59 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Mathematics, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, History, Law, Business Studies, Physics, Welsh Studies and 51 more.

      What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Aberystwyth University?

      University Centre Weston teaches 9 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology and 1 more.

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      Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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      University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses