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Birmingham Newman University

Birmingham

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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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.

2/7

Birmingham Newman

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Birmingham Newman University is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Birmingham Newman University vs Bristol, UWE at a glance

Birmingham Newman University and Bristol, UWE both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Sociology & Criminology. Birmingham Newman University offers 140 courses across 27 subject areas; Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 13 and Birmingham Newman University in 0, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £20,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, against £32,000 from Bristol, UWE. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birmingham Newman University is higher in 8 and Bristol, UWE in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#761
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#66
1968
Established
1969
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birmingham Newman University

Bristol, UWE

87.1%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£25,200
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.3%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
24.8%

International

International student share

140
257

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
24

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.

Birmingham Newman

0 countries · 0.2% international

    VS

    Bristol

    107 countries · 24.8% international

    • 🇮🇳India14%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
    • 🇨🇳China4.5%

    Subjects

    22 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.

    Birmingham Newman University

    Bristol, UWE

    Also taught at both: History, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Information Systems & Data Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology.

    Only at Birmingham Newman University

    Only at Bristol, UWE

    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

    Birmingham Newman University
    No data
    Bristol, UWE
    £15,750

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham Newman University yet.

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham Newman University
    No data
    Bristol, UWE
    £16,250

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham Newman University 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.

    Birmingham Newman University

    Bristol, UWE

    • Business & Management (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      80%Satisfaction84%

    • Business Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      78%Satisfaction87%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      85%Satisfaction81%

    • Computer Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
      83%Satisfaction87%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      93%Satisfaction81%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      90%Satisfaction86%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      67%Satisfaction89%

    • Accounting

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
      89%Satisfaction88%

    • Teacher Training

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      81%Satisfaction90%

    • Marketing

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      93%Satisfaction94%

    Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Birmingham Newman University

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    Bristol, UWE

    College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

    £9,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary

    £5,760

    Deadline: N/A

    Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

    College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Birmingham Newman University vs Bristol, UWE: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Birmingham Newman University and Bristol, UWE?

    Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Law, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Health & Social Care and 10 more.

    Is Birmingham Newman University or Bristol, UWE better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, and £27,500 from Bristol, UWE. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at Birmingham Newman University and 84% at Bristol, UWE. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Birmingham Newman University or Bristol, UWE offer more courses?

    Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham Newman University lists 140 courses.

    What can you study at Birmingham Newman University but not at Bristol, UWE?

    Birmingham Newman University teaches 5 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Applied Psychology, English Studies, Humanities and Community & Specialist Nursing.

    What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Birmingham Newman University?

    Bristol, UWE teaches 50 subject areas that Birmingham Newman University does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 42 more.

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