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Bristol · QS World #761
Leeds · Guardian UK #94
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.
7/8
Bristol
scored higher in 7 categories
1/8
Leeds Trinity
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Bristol, UWE leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on established.
Bristol, UWE vs Leeds Trinity University at a glance
Bristol, UWE and Leeds Trinity University both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Law and Computer Science. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £14,500 at Leeds Trinity University: Leeds Trinity University is about £1,750 a year cheaper.
Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 11 and Leeds Trinity University in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £21,000 from Leeds Trinity University. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 15 and Leeds Trinity University in 3.
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.
Bristol, UWE
Leeds Trinity University
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.
Bristol
107 countries · 24.8% international
- 🇮🇳India14%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
- 🇨🇳China4.5%
Leeds Trinity
9 countries · 1.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan32.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria20%
- 🇮🇳India15%
- 🌐Gibraltar5%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.5%
Subjects
28 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 Trinity University
Sociology & Criminology
14 coursesTypical fee £15,750 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
Law
Computer Science
Film Production & Cinematography
Business Studies
Education Studies
Accounting
Psychology (General)
Building & Construction
Health & Social Care
Media & Film Studies
Biomedical Sciences
Finance & Actuarial Science
Journalism
Management
Also taught at both: Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mathematics, Philosophy, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Learning Disabilities Nursing.
Only at Bristol, UWE
Only at Leeds Trinity 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 Trinity University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Leeds Trinity University yet.
Postgraduate
- Bristol, UWE
- £16,250
- Leeds Trinity University
- £14,500
Leeds Trinity University is about £1,750 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 Trinity University
Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£17,50087%Satisfaction88%Law
£23,000Salary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction85%Computer Science
£32,000Salary (3 years)No data87%Satisfaction83%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)No data94%Satisfaction87%Business Studies
£27,500Salary (3 years)£20,50085%Satisfaction84%Education Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)£24,00086%Satisfaction88%Accounting
£28,500Salary (3 years)£20,50088%Satisfaction83%Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)£21,00081%Satisfaction79%Media & Film Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)£19,00088%Satisfaction86%Biomedical Sciences
£30,500Salary (3 years)£21,00084%Satisfaction68%Marketing
£27,500Salary (3 years)£20,50084%Satisfaction87%Teacher Training
£26,500Salary (3 years)£26,50090%Satisfaction85%
Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBristol, 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
Leeds Trinity University
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Bristol, UWE vs Leeds Trinity University: common questions
Is Bristol, UWE or Leeds Trinity University cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £14,500 at Leeds Trinity University: Leeds Trinity University is about £1,750 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 Trinity University?
Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Law, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Business Studies, Education Studies, Accounting, Psychology (General), Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences and 16 more.
Is Bristol, UWE or Leeds Trinity University better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £17,500 from Leeds Trinity University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Bristol, UWE and 88% at Leeds Trinity University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bristol, UWE or Leeds Trinity University offer more courses?
Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.
What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Leeds Trinity University?
Bristol, UWE teaches 44 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Fine Art, Civil Engineering and 36 more.
What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at Bristol, UWE?
Leeds Trinity University teaches 3 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including English Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy and Applied Psychology.
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