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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
4/5
Aston
scored higher in 4 categories
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University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Aston University, Birmingham leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction.
Aston University, Birmingham vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Aston University, Birmingham and University Centre South Devon both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General) and General Engineering. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £9,080 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 2 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £33,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 3 and Aston University, Birmingham in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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Key metrics at a glance
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Aston University, Birmingham
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.
Aston
67 countries · 22.1% international
- 🇮🇳India40.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
- 🌐Kuwait4.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
University Centre South Devon
No published data on international students
Subjects
11 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.
Aston University, Birmingham
University Centre South Devon
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Psychology (General)
General Engineering
Computer Science
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Design & Fashion
Health & Social Care
Healthcare Science
Social Sciences (General)
Management
Media & Film Studies
Only at Aston University, Birmingham
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
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £22,580
- University Centre South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon is about £9,080 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £24,000
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Devon 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.
Aston University, Birmingham
University Centre South Devon
Psychology (General)
£24,500Salary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction100%Computer Science
£33,000Salary (3 years)£19,00085%Satisfaction87%Healthcare Science
£27,500Salary (3 years)£21,00082%Satisfaction99%
Scholarships for International Students
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Aston University, Birmingham vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is Aston University, Birmingham or University Centre South Devon cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £9,080 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 Aston University, Birmingham and University Centre South Devon?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), General Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Design & Fashion, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Social Sciences (General), Management and Media & Film Studies.
Is Aston University, Birmingham or University Centre South Devon better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Aston University, Birmingham and 87% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Aston University, Birmingham or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at University Centre South Devon?
Aston University, Birmingham teaches 40 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences and 32 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Aston University, Birmingham?
University Centre South Devon teaches 7 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Marine Engineering & Technology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Arts (General) and Music.
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