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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/10

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

4/10

Derby

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Derby is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Derby at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Derby both teach 59 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,900 at University of Derby: Bristol, UWE is about £1,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,500 at University of Derby: Bristol, UWE is about £1,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 41 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 35 and University of Derby in 4, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £31,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £21,000 from University of Derby. Of the 41 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Derby is higher in 32 and Bristol, UWE in 8, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#1201
#601
THE World
#601
#66
Guardian UK
#80
1969
Established
1851
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

University of Derby

86%
88.5%

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%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
14.3%

International

International student share

257
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
6

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

Derby

64 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
  • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

Subjects

59 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 of Derby

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Forensic Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, History, Journalism, Adult Nursing, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Management, Mental Health Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Personal & Professional Development, Teacher Training, Technology & Logistics, Computing & IT, Human Geography & Environment, Childhood & Youth Studies, Children's Nursing, Human Resource Management, Mathematics, Medical Imaging, Biology, Drama & Theatre, General Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Work, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, English Language, Midwifery, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Derby

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 of Derby
£16,900

Bristol, UWE is about £1,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Derby
£17,500

Bristol, UWE 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

University of Derby

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction97%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    72%Satisfaction85%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    75%Satisfaction92%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    94%Satisfaction80%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 42 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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University of Derby

Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Golding Awards

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sitwell Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Derby: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Derby cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,900 at University of Derby: Bristol, UWE is about £1,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,500 at University of Derby: Bristol, UWE 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 University of Derby?

Both universities teach 59 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Psychology (General), Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Architecture, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Civil Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography and 47 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Derby better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £21,000 from University of Derby. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 93% at University of Derby. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or University of Derby offer more courses?

University of Derby lists 375 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at University of Derby?

Bristol, UWE teaches 13 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Philosophy, Applied & General Science, English Literature and 5 more.

What can you study at University of Derby but not at Bristol, UWE?

University of Derby teaches 15 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including English Studies, Applied Computing, Music, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Clinical Specialities, Environmental Sciences, Geology & Earth Sciences, Humanities and 7 more.

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