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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

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.

5/8

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

3/8

West of Scotland

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the West of Scotland is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

Bristol, UWE vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of the West of Scotland both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 12 and University of the West of Scotland in 6. The widest gap is in Business Information Systems: £31,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £22,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 13 and Bristol, UWE in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#601
#66
Guardian UK
#115
1969
Established
1897
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 of the West of Scotland

86%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
30.3%

International

International student share

257
119

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

West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
  • 🌐Nepal20.4%
  • 🇮🇳India19.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

Subjects

37 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 the West of Scotland

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Forensic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Geography & Environment, Journalism, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Healthcare Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing, Biology, English Language, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of the West of Scotland

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 the West of Scotland
£15,500

University of the West of Scotland is about £250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

About the same.

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 the West of Scotland

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction75%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Information Systems

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    60%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

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

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    78%Satisfaction100%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction96%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction99%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction80%

  • Forensic Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 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 the West of Scotland

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland, so the two cost about the same. 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 the West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Accounting, Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Law, Aerospace Engineering, Computing & IT, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology (General) and 25 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of the West of Scotland better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £17,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 91% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at University of the West of Scotland?

Bristol, UWE teaches 35 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Civil Engineering and 27 more.

What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Bristol, UWE?

University of the West of Scotland teaches 12 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Applied Computing, Chemistry, Applied Psychology, Physics, Social Sciences (General), Community & Specialist Nursing, Music, Zoology & Animal Biology and 4 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the West of Scotland119 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses