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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/3

Bristol

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

0/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.

Bristol, UWE vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University Centre Somerset both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General) and Computing & IT. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £2,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 6 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 3 and Bristol, UWE in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
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#601
THE World
—
#66
Guardian UK
—
1969
Established
2015
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

University Centre Somerset

86%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
No data

International

International student share

257
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
5

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

University Centre Somerset

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    10 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

    University Centre Somerset

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      8 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,250 (PG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Mechanical Engineering

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £15,750 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Adult Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Mental Health Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,250 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    Only at Bristol, UWE

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    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
    University Centre Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £2,250 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Bristol, UWE
    £16,250
    University Centre Somerset
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset 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.

    Bristol, UWE

    University Centre Somerset

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      82%SatisfactionNo data

    • Computing & IT

      £31,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      79%Satisfaction91%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      91%SatisfactionNo data

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      78%SatisfactionNo data

    • Adult Nursing

      £28,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      80%Satisfaction86%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      80%Satisfaction86%

    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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    University Centre Somerset

    Alumni Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Bursary

    £600

    Deadline: N/A

    Advanced Learner Loan Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Diagnostic Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Technical Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Bristol, UWE vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

    Is Bristol, UWE or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £2,250 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 University Centre Somerset?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Computing & IT, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, History, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

    Is Bristol, UWE or University Centre Somerset better for Manufacturing & Production Engineering?

    Manufacturing & Production Engineering graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Bristol, UWE or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at University Centre Somerset?

    Bristol, UWE teaches 62 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation and 54 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Bristol, UWE?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 4 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering and Applied Computing.

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    Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses