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London · QS World #354
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.
4/7
Birkbeck
scored higher in 4 categories
3/7
University Centre Weston
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 Weston is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
Birkbeck, University of London vs University Centre Weston at a glance
Birkbeck, University of London and University Centre Weston both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Media & Film Studies. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,600 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 2 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £29,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston 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.
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 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.
Birkbeck
60 countries · 12% international
- 🇺🇸United States10.8%
- 🇨🇳China9.7%
- 🇮🇳India8.6%
- 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
- 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
University Centre Weston
No published data on international students
Subjects
4 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 Weston
Sociology & Criminology
20 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
17 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
15 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Only at Birkbeck, University of London
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
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £18,500
- University Centre Weston
- £13,900
University Centre Weston is about £4,600 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £20,850
- 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.
Birkbeck, University of London
University Centre Weston
Sociology & Criminology
£23,000Salary (3 years)£22,50088%Satisfaction90%Business & Management (General)
£29,500Salary (3 years)£25,00076%Satisfaction98%Media & Film Studies
£24,000Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction100%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)No data90%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBirkbeck, 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
FAQ
Birkbeck, University of London vs University Centre Weston: common questions
Is Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,600 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 Weston?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies and Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Is Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre Weston better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Birkbeck, University of London and 90% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre Weston offer more courses?
Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at University Centre Weston?
Birkbeck, University of London teaches 65 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Law, Politics & International Relations, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design, Computer Science and 57 more.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Birkbeck, University of London?
University Centre Weston teaches 12 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General) and 4 more.
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