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Bangor · QS World #567
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
Bangor
scored higher in 3 categories
3/6
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Bangor University and University Centre Weston are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Bangor University is ahead on established, courses, scholarship; University Centre Weston on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.
Bangor University vs University Centre Weston at a glance
Bangor University and University Centre Weston both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies and Health & Social Care. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Weston is higher in 2 and Bangor University in 0. The widest gap is in Health & Social Care: £18,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 3 and Bangor University in 0.
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.
Bangor University
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.
Bangor
60 countries · 21.5% international
- 🇮🇳India18.7%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
- 🇨🇳China12.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
- 🌐Nepal6.3%
University Centre Weston
No published data on international students
Subjects
3 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 Weston
Sociology & Criminology
Media & Film Studies
Health & Social Care
Only at Bangor 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
- Bangor University
- £18,000
- University Centre Weston
- £13,900
University Centre Weston is about £4,100 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bangor University
- £19,000
- 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.
Bangor University
University Centre Weston
Sociology & Criminology
£19,500Salary (3 years)£22,50088%Satisfaction90%Media & Film Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)No data82%Satisfaction100%Health & Social Care
£18,500Salary (3 years)£22,50084%Satisfaction90%
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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FAQ
Bangor University vs University Centre Weston: common questions
Is Bangor University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,100 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 Weston?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies and Health & Social Care.
Is Bangor University or University Centre Weston better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Bangor University and 90% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bangor University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?
Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at Bangor University but not at University Centre Weston?
Bangor University teaches 49 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Teacher Training, Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences and 41 more.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Bangor University?
University Centre Weston teaches 13 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering and 5 more.
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