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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/6

Edge Hill

scored higher in 4 categories

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2/6

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Edge Hill University leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction, scholarship.

Edge Hill University vs Newcastle College University Centre at a glance

Edge Hill University and Newcastle College University Centre both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies and Law. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Edge Hill University is higher in 11 and Newcastle College University Centre in 1. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £20,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £16,000 from Newcastle College University Centre. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 14 and Edge Hill University in 4.

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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#1001
THE World
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#89
Guardian UK
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1885
Established
1894
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Edge Hill University

Newcastle College University Centre

86.5%
87.9%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£24,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
No data

International

International student share

210
82

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
5

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.

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
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Newcastle College University Centre

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    22 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.

    Edge Hill University

    Newcastle College University Centre

    Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Dance, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Work, Drama & Theatre.

    Only at Edge Hill University

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    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

    Edge Hill University
    No data
    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

    Postgraduate

    Edge Hill University
    £15,000
    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

    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.

    Edge Hill University

    Newcastle College University Centre

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      89%Satisfaction100%

    • Law

      £20,500Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction87%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
      81%Satisfaction91%

    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£16,500
      91%Satisfaction100%

    • Music

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      87%Satisfaction91%

    • Psychology (General)

      £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
      80%Satisfaction94%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£16,000
      88%Satisfaction89%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £18,000Salary (3 years)No data
      87%Satisfaction98%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£16,000
      84%Satisfaction96%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      91%Satisfaction98%

    • Software Engineering

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      79%Satisfaction61%

    • Health & Social Care

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£16,000
      91%Satisfaction96%

    Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Edge Hill University

    Thrive Fund

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

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    Newcastle College University Centre

    Asylum Seeker Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Aug 2026

    Lisa Robson Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Nicky Turnbull Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Rachelle Waugh Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Newcastle College University Centre Scholarships

    £9,535

    Deadline: Sept 2026

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    FAQ

    Edge Hill University vs Newcastle College University Centre: common questions

    Is Edge Hill University or Newcastle College University Centre cheaper for international students?

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre 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 Edge Hill University and Newcastle College University Centre?

    Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Law, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Music, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography and 10 more.

    Is Edge Hill University or Newcastle College University Centre better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £17,500 from Newcastle College University Centre. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Edge Hill University and 100% at Newcastle College University Centre. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Edge Hill University or Newcastle College University Centre offer more courses?

    Edge Hill University lists 210 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

    What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at Newcastle College University Centre?

    Edge Hill University teaches 33 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Computer Science, Business Studies, Biology, Geography (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 25 more.

    What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at Edge Hill University?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 13 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied & General Science, Building & Construction and 5 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses