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Accrington
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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 1 category
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University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
East Lancashire UC and University Centre Somerset are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on courses; University Centre Somerset on scholarship.
East Lancashire UC vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University Centre Somerset both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Applied Computing, Childhood & Youth Studies and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset, so the two cost about the same.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Manufacturing & Production Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £27,000 from University Centre Somerset.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
East Lancashire UC
University Centre Somerset
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.
East Lancashire UC
No published data on international students
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
Subjects
5 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
University Centre Somerset
Applied Computing
Childhood & Youth Studies
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Only at East Lancashire UC
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
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
About the same.
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
University Centre Somerset
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£27,000No dataSatisfactionNo dataElectronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£27,000No dataSatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEast Lancashire UC
East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Childcare Grant (CCG)
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
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HE Hardship Loan or Grant
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University Centre Somerset
Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
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Deadline: N/A
HE Technical Support Fund
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
East Lancashire UC vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset, so the two cost about the same. 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 University Centre Somerset?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Applied Computing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Electronic & Electrical Engineering.
Is East Lancashire UC or University Centre Somerset better for Manufacturing & Production Engineering?
Manufacturing & Production Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University Centre Somerset?
East Lancashire UC teaches 13 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including General Engineering, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Business & Management (General) and 5 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at East Lancashire UC?
University Centre Somerset teaches 9 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, History, Psychology (General), Adult Nursing, Mechanical Engineering and 1 more.
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