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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/8

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

West London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Canterbury Christ Church University and University of West London are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Canterbury Christ Church University is ahead on ranking, employment, graduate salary, scholarship; University of West London on established, satisfaction, international, courses.

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of West London at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and University of West London both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Music, Law and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £250 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher in 13 and University of West London in 12, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £40,500 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, against £31,000 from University of West London. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 22 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
—
#1201
THE World
#1201
#90
Guardian UK
#108
1962
Established
1860
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 West London

85.6%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
27.1%

International

International student share

235
338

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

17
0

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

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

45 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 West London

Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Biomedical Sciences, Software Engineering, Education Studies, Marketing, Accounting, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Biochemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Mathematics, Midwifery, Business Information Systems, Children's Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Forensic Science, Health & Social Care, Biomedical Engineering, Performing Arts (General), Politics & International Relations, Nursing (General).

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

Only at University of West London

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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Canterbury Christ Church University
No data
University of West London
£17,250

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 West London

  • Music

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    78%Satisfaction85%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    69%Satisfaction85%

  • Adult Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    77%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction70%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    78%Satisfaction85%

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    77%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 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 West London

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FAQ

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University of West London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £250 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 West London?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Music, Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Adult Nursing and 33 more.

Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University of West London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Canterbury Christ Church University or University of West London offer more courses?

University of West London lists 338 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 West London?

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 23 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Archaeology, Ecology & Conservation, Mechanical Engineering, Theology & Religious Studies, History, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology, Teacher Training and 15 more.

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

University of West London teaches 23 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Biological Sciences (General), Genetics & Genomics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 15 more.

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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses