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Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff · THE World #1001

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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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.

3/6

Cardiff Metropolitan

scored higher in 3 categories

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3/6

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Cardiff Metropolitan University and University Centre Weston are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Cardiff Metropolitan University is ahead on established, courses, scholarship; University Centre Weston on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.

Cardiff Metropolitan University vs University Centre Weston at a glance

Cardiff Metropolitan University and University Centre Weston both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Education Studies and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. Cardiff Metropolitan University offers 321 courses across 52 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at Cardiff Metropolitan University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £2,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Weston is higher in 4 and Cardiff Metropolitan University in 2. The widest gap is in Social Work: £29,500 three years after graduating from Cardiff Metropolitan University, against £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 8 and Cardiff Metropolitan University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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#1001
THE World
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Guardian UK
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1865
Established
2009
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Cardiff Metropolitan University

University Centre Weston

84.5%
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,200
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.6%
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.6%
No data

International

International student share

321
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
1

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.

Cardiff Metropolitan

43 countries · 16.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India53.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.4%
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University Centre Weston

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    10 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.

    Cardiff Metropolitan University

    University Centre Weston

    • Business & Management (General)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Fee not available

    • Social Work

      7 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      3 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    Only at Cardiff Metropolitan University

    Only at University Centre Weston

    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

    Cardiff Metropolitan University
    £16,000
    University Centre Weston
    £13,900

    University Centre Weston is about £2,100 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Cardiff Metropolitan University
    £17,600
    University Centre Weston
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Weston 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.

    Cardiff Metropolitan University

    University Centre Weston

    • Business & Management (General)

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      80%Satisfaction98%

    • Education Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      93%Satisfaction100%

    • Social Work

      £29,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      81%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      87%Satisfaction90%

    • Health & Social Care

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      87%Satisfaction90%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction100%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      88%Satisfaction80%

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      £28,500Salary (3 years)No data
      83%Satisfaction93%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      78%Satisfaction84%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Cardiff Metropolitan University

    Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    NHS Wales Bursary Scheme

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Progression Award

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Award

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Student Carers Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Cardiff Metropolitan University vs University Centre Weston: common questions

    Is Cardiff Metropolitan University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at Cardiff Metropolitan University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £2,100 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 Cardiff Metropolitan University and University Centre Weston?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Public Health & Epidemiology and Crafts & Applied Arts.

    Is Cardiff Metropolitan University or University Centre Weston better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Cardiff Metropolitan University, and £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at Cardiff Metropolitan University and 98% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Cardiff Metropolitan University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?

    Cardiff Metropolitan University lists 321 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

    What can you study at Cardiff Metropolitan University but not at University Centre Weston?

    Cardiff Metropolitan University teaches 42 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Teacher Training, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Accounting, Computer Science and 34 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Cardiff Metropolitan University?

    University Centre Weston teaches 6 subject areas that Cardiff Metropolitan University does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Civil Engineering and Creative Arts (General).

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    Cardiff Metropolitan University321 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses