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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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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Plymouth

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Plymouth both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), General Engineering and Civil Engineering. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: East Lancashire UC is about £5,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 4 and University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and University of Plymouth in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#691
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#56
N/A
Established
1862
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 Plymouth

No data
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
11.9%

International

International student share

49
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
10

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

    VS

    Plymouth

    71 countries · 11.9% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
    • 🇨🇳China12.2%
    • 🇮🇳India11%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

    Subjects

    12 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 Plymouth

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (PG)

    • General Engineering

      11 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    • Civil Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      6 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Fee not available

    • Business Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (PG)

    • Law

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,200 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £20,100 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Plymouth

    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 Plymouth
    £19,200

    East Lancashire UC is about £5,700 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Plymouth
    £19,500

    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 Plymouth

    • General Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Civil Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      No dataSatisfaction94%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction91%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      99%Satisfaction91%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      100%Satisfaction94%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    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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    University of Plymouth

    GREAT Scholarships

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Tamar Engineering Project

    £4,500

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Plymouth: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: East Lancashire UC is about £5,700 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 Plymouth?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Media & Film Studies.

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Plymouth better for General Engineering?

    General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £30,500 from University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 6 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology and Teacher Training.

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

    University of Plymouth teaches 66 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Adult Nursing, Computer Science, Nutrition & Dietetics and 58 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 Plymouth310 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses