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Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge · QS World #1001

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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/7

Anglia Ruskin

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

3/7

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Anglia Ruskin University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

Anglia Ruskin University vs University Centre Weston at a glance

Anglia Ruskin University and University Centre Weston both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology and Animal Science. Anglia Ruskin University offers 512 courses across 83 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £3,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Anglia Ruskin University is higher in 4 and University Centre Weston in 1. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,500 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, against £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 6 and Anglia Ruskin University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
—
#601
THE World
—
—
Guardian UK
—
1858
Established
2009
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Anglia Ruskin University

University Centre Weston

82.5%
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

£30,700
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82%
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.8%
No data

International

International student share

512
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

12
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.

Anglia Ruskin

93 countries · 20.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇰🇪Kenya5.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates4%
VS

University Centre Weston

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    13 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.

    Anglia Ruskin University

    University Centre Weston

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      17 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      17 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Animal Science

      13 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      13 courses

      Typical fee £18,400 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Business & Management (General)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £28,610 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      7 courses

      Typical fee £20,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      5 courses

      Typical fee £18,400 (UG)

      3 courses

      Fee not available

    • Media & Film Studies

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Social Work

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,400 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Fee not available

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    Only at Anglia Ruskin 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

    Anglia Ruskin University
    £17,500
    University Centre Weston
    £13,900

    University Centre Weston is about £3,600 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Anglia Ruskin University
    £18,600
    University Centre Weston
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Weston yet.

    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.

    Anglia Ruskin University

    University Centre Weston

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      82%Satisfaction80%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      88%Satisfaction90%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      86%Satisfaction98%

    • Education Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction100%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £19,500Salary (3 years)No data
      90%Satisfaction100%

    • Social Work

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      85%Satisfaction90%

    • Health & Social Care

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      95%Satisfaction90%

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
      81%Satisfaction93%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Anglia Ruskin University

    Vice Chancellor's PhD Scholarships

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    GREAT Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    International Undergraduate Scholarship

    £7,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Training Grant for Healthcare Students

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    International Postgraduate Scholarship

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Anglia Ruskin University vs University Centre Weston: common questions

    Is Anglia Ruskin University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Anglia Ruskin University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £3,600 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 Anglia Ruskin University and University Centre Weston?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Animal Science, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology, Civil Engineering and 1 more.

    Is Anglia Ruskin University or University Centre Weston better for Games Design & Computer Animation?

    Games Design & Computer Animation graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Anglia Ruskin University, and £20,000 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Anglia Ruskin University and 80% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Anglia Ruskin University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?

    Anglia Ruskin University lists 512 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

    What can you study at Anglia Ruskin University but not at University Centre Weston?

    Anglia Ruskin University teaches 70 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Software Engineering, Law, Agriculture & Land Management, Computer Science, Biomedical Sciences and 62 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Anglia Ruskin University?

    University Centre Weston teaches 3 subject areas that Anglia Ruskin University does not, including Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts and Creative Arts (General).

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    Anglia Ruskin University512 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses