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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Leeds Beckett University

Leeds · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/11

Bristol

scored higher in 9 categories

VS

2/11

Leeds Beckett

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Leeds Beckett University is ahead on established, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs Leeds Beckett University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Leeds Beckett University both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Leeds Beckett University offers 318 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,840 at Leeds Beckett University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,440 at Leeds Beckett University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,190 a year cheaper.

Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 25 and Leeds Beckett University in 5, with 6 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £26,000 from Leeds Beckett University. Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Leeds Beckett University is higher in 19 and Bristol, UWE in 17, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#1001
#601
THE World
#801
#66
Guardian UK
#70
1969
Established
1824
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

Leeds Beckett University

86%
85.8%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
85.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
19.1%

International

International student share

257
318

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
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.

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

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

Leeds Beckett

65 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India48.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.6%
  • 🌐Nepal2.6%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.6%

Subjects

50 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

Leeds Beckett University

Also taught at both: Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Education Studies, Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Teacher Training, Fine Art, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Economics, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Human Geography & Environment, Journalism, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Computing & IT, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mathematics, Mental Health Nursing, Planning & Housing, Biological Sciences (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing, Creative Writing, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at Leeds Beckett 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
Leeds Beckett University
£16,840

Bristol, UWE is about £1,090 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Leeds Beckett University
£18,440

Bristol, UWE is about £2,190 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

Leeds Beckett University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction65%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    72%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    82%Satisfaction70%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    96%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction66%

Showing the 12 largest of 37 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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Leeds Beckett University

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Leeds Beckett University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Leeds Beckett University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,840 at Leeds Beckett University: Bristol, UWE is about £1,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,440 at Leeds Beckett University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,190 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 Leeds Beckett University?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Building & Construction, Architecture, Business Studies, Management, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Politics & International Relations and 38 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Leeds Beckett University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £23,500 from Leeds Beckett University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 65% at Leeds Beckett University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Leeds Beckett University offer more courses?

Leeds Beckett University lists 318 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Leeds Beckett University?

Bristol, UWE teaches 22 subject areas that Leeds Beckett University does not, including Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Forensic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Business Information Systems, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Medical Imaging and 14 more.

What can you study at Leeds Beckett University but not at Bristol, UWE?

Leeds Beckett University teaches 17 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Music, Social Policy & Public Policy, Nutrition & Dietetics, Performing Arts (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Community & Specialist Nursing, English Studies, Landscape Architecture & Design and 9 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Leeds Beckett University318 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses