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Canterbury · QS World #1401
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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
5/7
Canterbury Christ Church
scored higher in 5 categories
2/7
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Canterbury Christ Church University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.
Canterbury Christ Church University vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Canterbury Christ Church University and University Centre South Devon both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology (General). Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £3,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher in 4 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £27,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 5 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 3.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Canterbury Christ Church 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.
Canterbury Christ Church
41 countries · 3.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan49.1%
- 🇮🇳India8.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria6.3%
- 🇺🇸United States4.8%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.4%
University Centre South Devon
No published data on international students
Subjects
11 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.
Canterbury Christ Church University
University Centre South Devon
Childhood & Youth Studies
16 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
11 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Media & Film Studies
Music
Computer Science
Design & Fashion
Animal Science
General Engineering
Health & Social Care
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Only at Canterbury Christ Church University
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
- Canterbury Christ Church University
- £17,000
- University Centre South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon is about £3,500 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.
Canterbury Christ Church University
University Centre South Devon
Childhood & Youth Studies
£27,000Salary (3 years)No data91%Satisfaction99%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£23,000Salary (3 years)£17,00096%Satisfaction90%Psychology (General)
£23,000Salary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction100%Music
£19,000Salary (3 years)£14,50085%Satisfaction91%Computer Science
£27,000Salary (3 years)£19,00069%Satisfaction87%Design & Fashion
£20,000Salary (3 years)£14,50094%Satisfaction87%Animal Science
£19,500Salary (3 years)No data94%Satisfaction88%Health & Social Care
£23,000Salary (3 years)No data90%Satisfaction98%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveCanterbury Christ Church University
CCCU Theology & Religious Studies PhD Scholarship
£21,805
Deadline: N/A
Closing Our Gap PhD Scholarships
£20,780
Deadline: N/A
CCCU Law and Politics PhD Scholarship
£19,237
Deadline: May 2026
PhD Scholarship in Education: Artificial Intelligence and Classroom Pedagogy
100%
Deadline: N/A
Care Leavers Bursary
£4,800
Deadline: N/A
University Centre South Devon
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Canterbury Christ Church University vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University Centre South Devon cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £3,500 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 Canterbury Christ Church University and University Centre South Devon?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Music, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Animal Science, General Engineering, Health & Social Care and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University Centre South Devon better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £17,000 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 90% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Canterbury Christ Church University or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at Canterbury Christ Church University but not at University Centre South Devon?
Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 57 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Law, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Adult Nursing, Archaeology, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing and 49 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Canterbury Christ Church University?
University Centre South Devon teaches 7 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General), Creative Arts (General) and Management.
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