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East Lancashire UC

Accrington

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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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Sunderland

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

East Lancashire UC and University of Sunderland are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; University of Sunderland on courses.

East Lancashire UC vs University of Sunderland at a glance

East Lancashire UC and University of Sunderland both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Law, General Engineering and Business Studies. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: East Lancashire UC is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and University of Sunderland in 1. The widest gap is in Counselling & Psychotherapy: £20,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £29,000 from University of Sunderland. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 4 and University of Sunderland in 0.

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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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#86
N/A
Established
1901
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

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 Sunderland

No data
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
36.5%

International

International student share

49
193

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
0

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

    Sunderland

    56 countries · 36.5% international

    • 🌐Nepal29.5%
    • 🇮🇳India17.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
    • 🇨🇳China7.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

    Subjects

    13 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 Sunderland

    • Law

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      11 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,000 (PG)

    • Business Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,500 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £24,000 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Teacher Training

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    Only at East Lancashire UC

    Only at University of Sunderland

    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 Sunderland
    £17,500

    East Lancashire UC is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    East Lancashire UC
    No data
    University of Sunderland
    £17,000

    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 Sunderland

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      93%Satisfaction86%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction76%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      99%Satisfaction93%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction84%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction78%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      100%Satisfaction80%

    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 Sunderland

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    FAQ

    East Lancashire UC vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: East Lancashire UC is about £4,000 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 Sunderland?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Law, General Engineering, Business Studies, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 1 more.

    Is East Lancashire UC or University of Sunderland better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £26,500 from University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Sunderland lists 193 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.

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

    East Lancashire UC teaches 5 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Building & Construction, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Public Health & Epidemiology.

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

    University of Sunderland teaches 43 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Marketing, Psychology (General), Biochemistry and 35 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    East Lancashire UC49 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses