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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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West of Scotland
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
East Lancashire UC and University of the West of Scotland are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. East Lancashire UC is ahead on scholarship; University of the West of Scotland on courses.
East Lancashire UC vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of the West of Scotland both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Business Studies and Applied Computing. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: East Lancashire UC is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and University of the West of Scotland in 0. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £26,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 3 and University of the West of Scotland in 0.
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 of the West of Scotland
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
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
Subjects
14 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 the West of Scotland
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
Business Studies
Applied Computing
Teacher Training
Health & Social Care
Childhood & Youth Studies
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Aerospace Engineering
Business & Management (General)
Law
Media & Film Studies
Public Health & Epidemiology
Education Studies
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Only at East Lancashire UC
Only at University of the West of Scotland
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 the West of Scotland
- £15,500
East Lancashire UC is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
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 the West of Scotland
General Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction92%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000100%Satisfaction94%Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00093%Satisfaction91%Aerospace Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction100%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction96%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction80%
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 of the West of Scotland
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East Lancashire UC vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: East Lancashire UC is about £2,000 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 the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: General Engineering, Business Studies, Applied Computing, Teacher Training, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Business & Management (General), Law, Media & Film Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology and 2 more.
Is East Lancashire UC or University of the West of Scotland better for General Engineering?
General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £26,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of the West of Scotland?
East Lancashire UC teaches 4 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 35 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Computing & IT, Applied Psychology, Accounting, Physics, Social Sciences (General), Social Work and 27 more.
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