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Canterbury · QS World #1401
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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/9
Canterbury Christ Church
scored higher in 2 categories
7/9
South Wales
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of South Wales leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). Canterbury Christ Church University is ahead on employment, graduate salary.
Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of South Wales at a glance
Canterbury Christ Church University and University of South Wales both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Law and Business & Management (General). Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £800 a year cheaper.
Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher in 26 and University of South Wales in 5. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £40,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £22,500 from University of South Wales. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 24 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 8, 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
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Canterbury Christ Church University
University of South Wales
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%
South Wales
71 countries · 22% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
Subjects
42 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 South Wales
Psychology (General)
9 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Law
12 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
7 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £16,800 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
11 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
16 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
6 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
12 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £16,700 (UG)
Design & Fashion
4 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Teacher Training
3 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Building & Construction
2 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Nursing (General)
1 courseTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Media & Film Studies
Music
Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Marketing, Business Studies, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Applied Computing, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology, Animal Science, English Studies, General Engineering, Midwifery, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Politics & International Relations.
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 of South Wales
- £16,200
University of South Wales is about £800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Canterbury Christ Church University
- No data
- University of South Wales
- £17,900
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 South Wales
Psychology (General)
£23,000Salary (3 years)£19,50089%Satisfaction90%Law
£23,500Salary (3 years)£20,00078%Satisfaction96%Business & Management (General)
£24,500Salary (3 years)£19,00082%Satisfaction94%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£23,000Salary (3 years)£21,00096%Satisfaction87%Childhood & Youth Studies
£27,000Salary (3 years)£18,50091%Satisfaction93%Film Production & Cinematography
£20,000Salary (3 years)£18,00087%Satisfaction87%Sociology & Criminology
£24,000Salary (3 years)£20,50091%Satisfaction83%Design & Fashion
£20,000Salary (3 years)£20,50094%Satisfaction88%Teacher Training
£27,000Salary (3 years)£25,00085%Satisfaction97%Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
£40,500Salary (3 years)£22,50094%Satisfaction97%Nursing (General)
£30,000Salary (3 years)£34,50082%Satisfaction83%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£24,500Salary (3 years)£22,50080%Satisfaction98%
Showing the 12 largest of 33 shared subjects with published outcomes.
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 of South Wales
USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028
100%
Deadline: Jul 2027
USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
FAQ
Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of South Wales: common questions
Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University of South Wales cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £800 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 South Wales?
Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Psychology (General), Law, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Nursing (General) and 30 more.
Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University of South Wales better for Psychology (General)?
Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £19,500 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 90% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Canterbury Christ Church University or University of South Wales offer more courses?
University of South Wales lists 331 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 South Wales?
Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 26 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Adult Nursing, Archaeology, Children's Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Ecology & Conservation, Theology & Religious Studies, Applied Psychology, Business Information Systems and 18 more.
What can you study at University of South Wales but not at Canterbury Christ Church University?
University of South Wales teaches 21 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing, Biology, Drama & Theatre, Chemistry, Management and 13 more.
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