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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Buckinghamshire New
scored higher in 3 categories
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University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Buckinghamshire New University and University Centre South Devon are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Buckinghamshire New University is ahead on established, graduate salary, courses; University Centre South Devon on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
Buckinghamshire New University vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Buckinghamshire New University and University Centre South Devon both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Music and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Buckinghamshire New University offers 292 courses across 59 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £2,410 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Buckinghamshire New University is higher in 5 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Buckinghamshire New University, against £14,500 from University Centre South Devon. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 4 and Buckinghamshire New University in 2, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 South Devon
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
University Centre South Devon
No published data on international students
Subjects
12 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 South Devon
Design & Fashion
33 coursesTypical fee £15,910 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Music
20 coursesTypical fee £15,910 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
11 coursesTypical fee £15,910 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Computer Science
Psychology (General)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Health & Social Care
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Social Sciences (General)
General Engineering
Management
Media & Film Studies
Only at Buckinghamshire New University
- Film Production & Cinematography · 16
- Hospitality, Events & Tourism · 15
- Health Sciences & Paramedic Science · 12
- Social Policy & Public Policy · 12
- Business & Management (General) · 11
- Marketing · 9
- Games Design & Computer Animation · 7
- Sociology & Criminology · 7
- Software Engineering · 7
- Business Studies · 6
- and 37 more
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 South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon is about £2,410 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Buckinghamshire New University
- £15,550
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£14,50087%Satisfaction87%Music
£20,500Salary (3 years)£14,50076%Satisfaction91%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£23,000Salary (3 years)£17,00098%Satisfaction90%Computer Science
£22,000Salary (3 years)£19,00098%Satisfaction87%Psychology (General)
£22,000Salary (3 years)No data94%Satisfaction100%Health & Social Care
£30,500Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction98%Management
£23,500Salary (3 years)£21,00088%Satisfaction97%
Scholarships for International Students
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Buckinghamshire New University vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is Buckinghamshire New University or University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Sciences (General), General Engineering, Management and Media & Film Studies.
Is Buckinghamshire New University or University Centre South Devon better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Buckinghamshire New University, and £14,500 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Buckinghamshire New University and 87% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Buckinghamshire New University or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
Buckinghamshire New University lists 292 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at Buckinghamshire New University but not at University Centre South Devon?
Buckinghamshire New University teaches 47 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology and 39 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Buckinghamshire New University?
University Centre South Devon teaches 6 subject areas that Buckinghamshire New University does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology and Creative Arts (General).
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