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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/12

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

10/12

Bath

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bath leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Canterbury Christ Church University is ahead on established, employment.

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of Bath at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and University of Bath both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £32,000 at University of Bath: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £15,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 9 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 1. The widest gap is in Accounting: £24,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £40,000 from University of Bath. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bath is higher in 11 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
#125
#1201
THE World
#251
#90
Guardian UK
#7
1962
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Canterbury Christ Church University

University of Bath

85.6%
88.6%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£47,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
80.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
23.8%

International

International student share

235
303

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

17
25

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%
VS

Bath

96 countries · 23.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
  • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%

Subjects

29 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 of Bath

Also taught at both: Business Information Systems, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical & Health Psychology, Social Work, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Psychology, Business Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training, Building & Construction, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

Only at University of Bath

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 of Bath
£32,000

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £15,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Canterbury Christ Church University
No data
University of Bath
£29,500

We do not have reliable international fee data for Canterbury Christ Church University 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.

Canterbury Christ Church University

University of Bath

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
    67%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    69%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    77%Satisfaction93%

  • Biochemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Chemical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£37,500
    77%Satisfaction90%

  • Education Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    74%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Canterbury 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

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University of Bath

Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

£12,400

Deadline: N/A

Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of Bath: common questions

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University of Bath cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £32,000 at University of Bath: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £15,000 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 of Bath?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences and 17 more.

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University of Bath better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £29,500 from University of Bath. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 87% at University of Bath. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Canterbury Christ Church University or University of Bath offer more courses?

University of Bath lists 303 courses on CourseOptions and Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses.

What can you study at Canterbury Christ Church University but not at University of Bath?

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 39 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Music, Adult Nursing, Archaeology, Children's Nursing, Design & Fashion and 31 more.

What can you study at University of Bath but not at Canterbury Christ Church University?

University of Bath teaches 20 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Physics, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Economics, International Development, Management, Ancient Languages, Social Policy & Public Policy and 12 more.

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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bath303 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses