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Birmingham · QS World #416
Weston-super-Mare
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/6
Aston
scored higher in 3 categories
3/6
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Aston University, Birmingham and University Centre Weston are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Aston University, Birmingham is ahead on established, graduate salary, courses; University Centre Weston on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.
Aston University, Birmingham vs University Centre Weston at a glance
Aston University, Birmingham and University Centre Weston both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Business & Management (General) and Civil Engineering. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £8,680 a year cheaper.
In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher. In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher.
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.
Aston University, Birmingham
University Centre Weston
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 Weston
No published data on international students
Subjects
8 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 Weston
Building & Construction
Business & Management (General)
Civil Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Sociology & Criminology
Public Health & Epidemiology
Health & Social Care
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 Weston
- £13,900
University Centre Weston is about £8,680 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £24,000
- 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.
Aston University, Birmingham
University Centre Weston
Sociology & Criminology
£23,000Salary (3 years)£22,50089%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
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Aston University, Birmingham vs University Centre Weston: common questions
Is Aston University, Birmingham or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £8,680 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 Weston?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Health & Social Care and Media & Film Studies.
Is Aston University, Birmingham or University Centre Weston better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Aston University, Birmingham and 90% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Aston University, Birmingham or University Centre Weston offer more courses?
Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at University Centre Weston?
Aston University, Birmingham teaches 43 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Psychology (General) and 35 more.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Aston University, Birmingham?
University Centre Weston teaches 8 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Education Studies, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and Social Work.
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