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Buckinghamshire New University

High Wycombe · Guardian UK #96

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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/3

Buckinghamshire New

scored higher in 2 categories

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1/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Buckinghamshire New University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.

Buckinghamshire New University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

Buckinghamshire New University and University Centre Somerset both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General) and Childhood & Youth Studies. Buckinghamshire New University offers 292 courses across 59 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,910 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £2,410 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Somerset is higher in 4 and Buckinghamshire New University in 2. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £35,500 three years after graduating from Buckinghamshire New University, against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Buckinghamshire New University is higher in 2 and University Centre Somerset in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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#96
Guardian UK
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1893
Established
2015
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Buckinghamshire New University

University Centre Somerset

85.3%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£30,700
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
No data

International

International student share

292
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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.

Buckinghamshire New

37 countries · 8.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan11.4%
  • 🇷🇴Romania11.4%
  • 🌐Nepal8.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
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University Centre Somerset

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    10 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.

    Buckinghamshire New University

    University Centre Somerset

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      11 courses

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      2 courses

      Fee not available

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      2 courses

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Adult Nursing

      3 courses

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      3 courses

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Mental Health Nursing

      3 courses

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      1 course

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    Only at Buckinghamshire New University

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    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

    Buckinghamshire New University
    £15,910
    University Centre Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £2,410 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Buckinghamshire New University
    £15,550
    University Centre Somerset
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset 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.

    Buckinghamshire New University

    University Centre Somerset

    • Adult Nursing

      £31,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      88%Satisfaction86%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

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

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      85%SatisfactionNo data

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £35,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      97%Satisfaction86%

    • Computing & IT

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      70%Satisfaction91%

    • Applied Computing

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      82%Satisfaction91%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Buckinghamshire New University

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    University Centre Somerset

    Alumni Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Bursary

    £600

    Deadline: N/A

    Advanced Learner Loan Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Diagnostic Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Technical Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Buckinghamshire New University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

    Is Buckinghamshire New University or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,910 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £2,410 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 Buckinghamshire New University and University Centre Somerset?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Adult Nursing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Computing & IT and Applied Computing.

    Is Buckinghamshire New University or University Centre Somerset better for Adult Nursing?

    Adult Nursing graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Buckinghamshire New University, and £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Buckinghamshire New University and 86% at University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Buckinghamshire New University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    Buckinghamshire New University lists 292 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at Buckinghamshire New University but not at University Centre Somerset?

    Buckinghamshire New University teaches 49 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Design & Fashion, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Business & Management (General), Computer Science and 41 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Buckinghamshire New University?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 4 subject areas that Buckinghamshire New University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Chemical Engineering, History and Electronic & Electrical Engineering.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Buckinghamshire New University292 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses