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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/9

Bristol

scored higher in 9 categories

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0/9

Northampton

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 9 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton does not lead in any category where both have data.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Northampton at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Northampton both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Bristol, UWE is about £2,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 21 and University of Northampton in 8, with 6 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £31,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £23,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 19 and Bristol, UWE in 13, with 3 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
#1501
#66
Guardian UK
#93
1969
Established
1975
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

University of Northampton

86%
86%

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%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
16.4%

International

International student share

257
221

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

Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.2%
  • 🌐Nepal8.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%

Subjects

49 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 Northampton

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, History, Information Systems & Data Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Teacher Training, Technology & Logistics, Biology, Children's Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Midwifery, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Northampton

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 Northampton
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Northampton
£19,000

Bristol, UWE is about £2,750 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

University of Northampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    81%Satisfaction72%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    87%Satisfaction75%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    71%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 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 Northampton

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Bristol, UWE is about £2,750 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 University of Northampton?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science and 37 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Northampton 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 University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 80% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 23 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Architecture, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Management, Software Engineering, Economics and 15 more.

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

University of Northampton teaches 11 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Music, Applied Psychology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biochemistry, Clinical & Health Psychology, Crafts & Applied Arts, English Studies, Environmental Sciences and 3 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses