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Bath Spa University

Bath · Guardian UK #104

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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.

3/7

Bath Spa

scored higher in 3 categories

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4/7

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Bath Spa University vs University Centre Weston at a glance

Bath Spa University and University Centre Weston both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Education Studies. Bath Spa University offers 249 courses across 45 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,330 a year at Bath Spa University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,430 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Weston is higher in 2 and Bath Spa University in 1. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £21,000 three years after graduating from Bath Spa University, against £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 6 and Bath Spa University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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#104
Guardian UK
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1898
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.

Bath Spa University

University Centre Weston

86.2%
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

£27,000
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85%
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.7%
No data

International

International student share

249
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

20
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.

Bath Spa

40 countries · 2.7% international

  • 🇷🇴Romania25.3%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇨🇳China9.5%
  • 🌐Bulgaria5.7%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.8%
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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.

    Bath Spa University

    University Centre Weston

    • Media & Film Studies

      16 courses

      Typical fee £18,590 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      15 courses

      Typical fee £17,310 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      11 courses

      Typical fee £18,330 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,310 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      4 courses

      Fee not available

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,590 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Creative Arts (General)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,330 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,590 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    Only at Bath Spa 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

    Bath Spa University
    £18,330
    University Centre Weston
    £13,900

    University Centre Weston is about £4,430 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Bath Spa University
    £18,760
    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.

    Bath Spa University

    University Centre Weston

    • Media & Film Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction100%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      84%Satisfaction90%

    • Education Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      85%Satisfaction100%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      86%Satisfaction98%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction93%

    • Creative Arts (General)

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      65%Satisfaction84%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      81%Satisfaction80%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Bath Spa University

    Explore It! Launch It! Grow It!

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    International Recruitment Office Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    MyWorld Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Horizons Award

    £3,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Bath Spa University vs University Centre Weston: common questions

    Is Bath Spa University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,330 a year at Bath Spa University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,430 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 Bath Spa University and University Centre Weston?

    Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied Computing, Creative Arts (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.

    Is Bath Spa University or University Centre Weston better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bath Spa University, and £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bath Spa University and 90% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Bath Spa University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?

    Bath Spa University lists 249 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

    What can you study at Bath Spa University but not at University Centre Weston?

    Bath Spa University teaches 37 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Design & Fashion, Creative Writing, Business Studies, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, English Literature, Marketing and 29 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Bath Spa University?

    University Centre Weston teaches 8 subject areas that Bath Spa University does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology and Social Work.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Bath Spa University249 courses · 20 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses