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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

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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Derby

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Derby 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 University of Derby at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Derby both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and General Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £16,900 at University of Derby: East Lancashire UC is about £3,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and University of Derby in 1. The widest gap is in Counselling & Psychotherapy: £20,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £26,000 from University of Derby. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and University of Derby in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#80
N/A
Established
1851
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.

East Lancashire UC

University of Derby

No data
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.3%

International

International student share

49
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
6

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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    Derby

    64 countries · 14.3% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
    • 🇮🇳India15.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
    • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

    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

    University of Derby

    Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology.

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Derby

    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 of Derby
    £16,900

    East Lancashire UC is about £3,400 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Derby
    £17,500

    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

    University of Derby

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
      93%Satisfaction90%

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction92%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      99%Satisfaction93%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction98%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction98%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    East Lancashire UC

    East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Childcare Grant (CCG)

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    Deadline: N/A

    Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

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    Deadline: N/A

    HE Hardship Loan or Grant

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    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Derby

    Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Golding Awards

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sitwell Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Derby: common questions

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Derby cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £16,900 at University of Derby: East Lancashire UC is about £3,400 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 University of Derby?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, General Engineering, Civil Engineering, Health & Social Care, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Law, Media & Film Studies, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies and 5 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Derby better for Civil Engineering?

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

    Does East Lancashire UC or University of Derby offer more courses?

    University of Derby lists 375 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 1 subject area that University of Derby does not, including Aerospace Engineering.

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

    University of Derby teaches 57 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Economics, English Studies, Accounting and 49 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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    University of Derby375 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses