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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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Swansea University

Swansea · QS World #322

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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East Lancashire UC

scored higher in 0 categories

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Swansea

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Swansea University leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). East Lancashire UC does not lead in any category where both have data.

East Lancashire UC vs Swansea University at a glance

East Lancashire UC and Swansea University both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and General Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; Swansea University offers 916 courses across 97 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £21,550 at Swansea University: East Lancashire UC is about £8,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 5 and Swansea University in 0. The widest gap is in Civil Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £29,000 from Swansea University. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and Swansea 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
#322
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THE World
#301
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Guardian UK
#32
N/A
Established
1920
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

East Lancashire UC

Swansea University

No data
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£31,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.1%

International

International student share

49
916

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
5

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.

East Lancashire UC

No published data on international students

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    Swansea

    73 countries · 14.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India25.4%
    • 🇨🇳China12.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.2%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.5%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.9%

    Subjects

    17 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.

    East Lancashire UC

    Swansea University

    Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at Swansea 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

    East Lancashire UC
    £13,500
    Swansea University
    £21,550

    East Lancashire UC is about £8,050 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    Swansea University
    £22,950

    We do not have reliable international fee data for East Lancashire UC 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.

    East Lancashire UC

    Swansea University

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      100%Satisfaction89%

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction79%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      No dataSatisfaction69%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      93%Satisfaction96%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      99%Satisfaction96%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    East Lancashire UC

    East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Childcare Grant (CCG)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Hardship Loan or Grant

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Swansea University

    History and Heritage Studies: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with Museum Wales (RS950)

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with The National Archives (RS948)

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship in History with Museum Wales (RS949)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    PhD Studentship in Sustainable Fusion Steels: Whole Lifecycle Design of Tokamak Vacuum Vessel Steels (RS964)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarships 2025/26

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs Swansea University: common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or Swansea University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £21,550 at Swansea University: East Lancashire UC is about £8,050 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 East Lancashire UC and Swansea University?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Teacher Training, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, Aerospace Engineering and 5 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or Swansea University better for General Engineering?

    General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £29,500 from Swansea University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does East Lancashire UC or Swansea University offer more courses?

    Swansea University lists 916 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

    What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at Swansea University?

    East Lancashire UC teaches 1 subject area that Swansea University does not, including Applied Computing.

    What can you study at Swansea University but not at East Lancashire UC?

    Swansea University teaches 80 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Mathematics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, History, Finance & Actuarial Science and 72 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Swansea University916 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses