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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/8

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

2/8

Edge Hill

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Edge Hill University is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Bristol, UWE vs Edge Hill University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Edge Hill University both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Design & Fashion. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,000 at Edge Hill University: Edge Hill University is about £1,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 27 and Edge Hill University in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £29,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £20,500 from Edge Hill University. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 18 and Edge Hill University in 12, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#1001
#66
Guardian UK
#89
1969
Established
1885
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.

Bristol, UWE

Edge Hill University

86%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
4.5%

International

International student share

257
210

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
3

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.

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

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

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%

Subjects

41 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.

Bristol, UWE

Edge Hill University

Also taught at both: Management, Software Engineering, Children's Nursing, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, History, Politics & International Relations, Creative Writing, Midwifery, Personal & Professional Development, Social Work, Drama & Theatre, English Literature.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Edge Hill 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

Bristol, UWE
£15,750
Edge Hill University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Edge Hill University
£15,000

Edge Hill University is about £1,250 a year cheaper.

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.

Bristol, UWE

Edge Hill University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    86%Satisfaction96%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction71%

  • Ecology & Conservation

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    98%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 33 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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Edge Hill University

Thrive Fund

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

£500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Edge Hill University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Edge Hill University cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,000 at Edge Hill University: Edge Hill University is about £1,250 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 Bristol, UWE and Edge Hill University?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Law, Education Studies, Teacher Training, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Computer Science, Ecology & Conservation, Film Production & Cinematography and 29 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Edge Hill University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £21,500 from Edge Hill University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 81% at Edge Hill University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Edge Hill University offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Edge Hill University?

Bristol, UWE teaches 31 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Civil Engineering and 23 more.

What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at Bristol, UWE?

Edge Hill University teaches 14 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Applied Psychology, Geography (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing, English Studies, Medicine, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Developmental & Educational Psychology and 6 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses