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Poole · QS World #801
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
Bournemouth
scored higher in 3 categories
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, scholarship). Bournemouth University is ahead on established, graduate salary, courses.
Bournemouth University vs University Centre Weston at a glance
Bournemouth University and University Centre Weston both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Applied Computing and Media & Film Studies. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £6,790 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bournemouth University is higher in 5 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Applied Computing: £30,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £20,000 from University Centre Weston. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 5 and Bournemouth University in 2.
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.
Bournemouth 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.
Bournemouth
73 countries · 16.4% international
- 🇮🇳India27.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
- 🇨🇳China10.5%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
- 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
University Centre Weston
No published data on international students
Subjects
9 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.
Bournemouth University
University Centre Weston
Business & Management (General)
12 coursesTypical fee £19,640 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
Applied Computing
Media & Film Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Sociology & Criminology
Social Work
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Health & Social Care
Only at Bournemouth University
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
- Bournemouth University
- £20,690
- University Centre Weston
- £13,900
University Centre Weston is about £6,790 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bournemouth University
- £19,690
- 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.
Bournemouth University
University Centre Weston
Business & Management (General)
£28,500Salary (3 years)£25,00061%Satisfaction98%Applied Computing
£30,500Salary (3 years)£20,00073%Satisfaction80%Media & Film Studies
£24,000Salary (3 years)No data76%Satisfaction100%Games Design & Computer Animation
£26,000Salary (3 years)£20,00081%Satisfaction80%Sociology & Criminology
£23,500Salary (3 years)£22,50083%Satisfaction90%Social Work
£31,500Salary (3 years)£22,50092%Satisfaction90%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£28,000Salary (3 years)No data85%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
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Bournemouth University vs University Centre Weston: common questions
Is Bournemouth University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £6,790 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 Bournemouth University and University Centre Weston?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Applied Computing, Media & Film Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Health & Social Care.
Is Bournemouth University or University Centre Weston better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £28,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 61% at Bournemouth University and 98% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bournemouth University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?
Bournemouth University lists 225 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at Bournemouth University but not at University Centre Weston?
Bournemouth University teaches 50 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Computer Science, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Management and 42 more.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Bournemouth University?
University Centre Weston teaches 7 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Education Studies, Animal Science, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General) and Public Health & Epidemiology.
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