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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

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.

4/8

Bristol

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

4/8

Worcester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE and University of Worcester are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Bristol, UWE is ahead on ranking, employment, international, graduate salary; University of Worcester on established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Worcester at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Worcester both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Business Studies. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,200 at University of Worcester: Bristol, UWE is about £1,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,900 at University of Worcester: Bristol, UWE is about £2,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 23 and University of Worcester in 5, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £29,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 22 and Bristol, UWE in 12.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
—
#601
THE World
#1501
#66
Guardian UK
—
1969
Established
1946
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 Worcester

86%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
15.1%

International

International student share

257
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
39

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

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

Subjects

48 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 Worcester

Also taught at both: Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Journalism, Social Work, English Literature, Forensic Science, Management, Marketing, Software Engineering, Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Human Geography & Environment, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mathematics, Medical Imaging, Philosophy, Physical Geography & Climate, Politics & International Relations, Children's Nursing, Technology & Logistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management.

Only at Bristol, UWE

Only at University of Worcester

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 Worcester
£17,200

Bristol, UWE is about £1,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
University of Worcester
£18,900

Bristol, UWE is about £2,650 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 Worcester

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction62%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction91%

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 Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,200 at University of Worcester: Bristol, UWE is about £1,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,900 at University of Worcester: Bristol, UWE is about £2,650 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 Worcester?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies and 36 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Worcester better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £22,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Bristol, UWE and 89% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

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

Bristol, UWE teaches 24 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computing & IT, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 16 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 20 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Nursing (General), Anatomy & Pathology, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Applied Psychology and 12 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses