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Bristol · QS World #761
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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.
5/7
Bristol
scored higher in 5 categories
2/7
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Bristol, UWE leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.
Bristol, UWE vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Bristol, UWE and University Centre South Devon both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Psychology (General). Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £2,250 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 3 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 2 and Bristol, UWE in 0, with 1 about level.
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
University Centre South Devon
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%
University Centre South Devon
No published data on international students
Subjects
12 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 South Devon
Design & Fashion
18 coursesTypical fee £15,750 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Psychology (General)
Health & Social Care
Management
Computer Science
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Healthcare Science
Media & Film Studies
Childhood & Youth Studies
General Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Only at Bristol, UWE
Only at University Centre South Devon
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 South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon is about £2,250 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bristol, UWE
- £16,250
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon
Design & Fashion
£21,000Salary (3 years)£14,50082%Satisfaction87%Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)No data81%Satisfaction100%Computer Science
£32,000Salary (3 years)£19,00087%Satisfaction87%Healthcare Science
£30,500Salary (3 years)£21,000No dataSatisfaction99%
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
University Centre South Devon
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Bristol, UWE vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is Bristol, UWE or University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Management, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
Is Bristol, UWE or University Centre South Devon better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £14,500 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 87% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bristol, UWE or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at University Centre South Devon?
Bristol, UWE teaches 60 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Law and 52 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Bristol, UWE?
University Centre South Devon teaches 6 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General), Creative Arts (General) and Music.
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