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Bangor · QS World #567
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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.
4/6
Bangor
scored higher in 4 categories
2/6
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Bangor University leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
Bangor University vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Bangor University and University Centre South Devon both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and Music. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £4,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bangor University is higher in 4 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 5 and Bangor University in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Bangor 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.
Bangor
60 countries · 21.5% international
- 🇮🇳India18.7%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
- 🇨🇳China12.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
- 🌐Nepal6.3%
University Centre South Devon
No published data on international students
Subjects
9 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.
Bangor University
University Centre South Devon
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
10 coursesTypical fee £20,000 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Music
Computer Science
Psychology (General)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Media & Film Studies
Design & Fashion
Health & Social Care
Only at Bangor 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
- Bangor University
- £18,000
- University Centre South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon is about £4,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bangor University
- £19,000
- 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.
Bangor University
University Centre South Devon
Childhood & Youth Studies
£18,500Salary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction99%Music
£21,000Salary (3 years)£14,50082%Satisfaction91%Computer Science
£32,000Salary (3 years)£19,00080%Satisfaction87%Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)No data85%Satisfaction100%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,500Salary (3 years)£17,00093%Satisfaction90%Design & Fashion
£23,500Salary (3 years)£14,500100%Satisfaction87%Health & Social Care
£18,500Salary (3 years)No data84%Satisfaction98%
Scholarships for International Students
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Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)
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Commonwealth Master's Scholarship
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Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships
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Refugee Scholarship
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University Centre South Devon
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Bangor University vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is Bangor University or University Centre South Devon cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £4,500 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 Bangor University and University Centre South Devon?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion and Health & Social Care.
Is Bangor University or University Centre South Devon better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £14,500 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bangor University and 91% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bangor University or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at Bangor University but not at University Centre South Devon?
Bangor University teaches 43 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Teacher Training, Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Law, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Business Studies and 35 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Bangor University?
University Centre South Devon teaches 9 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Physics, Animal Science, General Engineering, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General), Creative Arts (General) and 1 more.
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