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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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

VS

2/6

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Edge Hill University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance

Edge Hill University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Law. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Edge Hill University is higher in 6 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £17,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 6 and Edge Hill University in 3.

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
1845
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

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

86.5%
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£22,600

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
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

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

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    16 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

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography.

    Only at Edge Hill University

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    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
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

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

    Postgraduate

    Edge Hill University
    £15,000
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    About the same.

    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

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Education Studies

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      96%Satisfaction98%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      89%Satisfaction98%

    • Law

      £20,500Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction97%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      81%SatisfactionNo data

    • Software Engineering

      £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
      79%Satisfaction95%

    • Health & Social Care

      £20,500Salary (3 years)No data
      91%Satisfaction98%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
      93%Satisfaction98%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      88%Satisfaction79%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      89%SatisfactionNo data

    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      91%SatisfactionNo data

    • Music

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      87%Satisfaction80%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      91%Satisfaction82%

    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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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    FAQ

    Edge Hill University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions

    Is Edge Hill University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, so the two cost about the same. 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 University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Business & Management (General), Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Drama & Theatre, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 4 more.

    Is Edge Hill University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Education Studies?

    Education Studies graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £17,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Edge Hill University and 98% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Edge Hill University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    Edge Hill University lists 210 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

    What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Edge Hill University teaches 39 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Children's Nursing, Computer Science, Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 31 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Edge Hill University?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 7 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Fine Art, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Finance & Actuarial Science.

    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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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses