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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University Centre South Devon

Paignton

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.

4/7

Birkbeck

scored higher in 4 categories

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3/7

University Centre South Devon

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

Birkbeck, University of London vs University Centre South Devon at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and University Centre South Devon both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Psychology (General). Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

In Computer Science, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 4 and Birkbeck, University of London in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
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#301
THE World
—
—
Guardian UK
—
1823
Established
2006
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Birkbeck, University of London

University Centre South Devon

85.1%
93.4%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£25,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
82.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
No data

International

International student share

361
31

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
0

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.

Birkbeck

60 countries · 12% international

  • 🇺🇸United States10.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇮🇳India8.6%
  • 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
  • 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
VS

University Centre South Devon

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    7 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.

    Birkbeck, University of London

    University Centre South Devon

    Only at Birkbeck, University of London

    Only at University Centre South Devon

    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

    Birkbeck, University of London
    £18,500
    University Centre South Devon
    £13,500

    University Centre South Devon is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Birkbeck, University of London
    £20,850
    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.

    Birkbeck, University of London

    University Centre South Devon

    • Computer Science

      £38,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      72%Satisfaction87%

    • Psychology (General)

      £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction100%

    • Social Sciences (General)

      £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
      65%Satisfaction100%

    • Healthcare Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      90%Satisfaction99%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Birkbeck, University of London

    Bonnart Trust Sanctuary Scholarship

    £18,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Cyril Taylor Scholarships

    £15,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Breakspear scholarship

    £12,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    MA History of Art scholarship

    £6,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Legal & General Sustainable Leaders Bursary

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre South Devon

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    FAQ

    Birkbeck, University of London vs University Centre South Devon: common questions

    Is Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre South Devon cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £5,000 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 Birkbeck, University of London and University Centre South Devon?

    Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Management, Social Sciences (General), Healthcare Science and Design & Fashion.

    Is Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre South Devon better for Computer Science?

    Computer Science graduates earn a median £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 72% at Birkbeck, University of London and 87% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?

    Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.

    What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at University Centre South Devon?

    Birkbeck, University of London teaches 62 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics and 54 more.

    What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

    University Centre South Devon teaches 11 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology and 3 more.

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    Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Devon31 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses