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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/3
Edge Hill
scored higher in 2 categories
1/3
University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Edge Hill University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.
Edge Hill University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
Edge Hill University and University Centre Somerset both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General) and Adult Nursing. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Edge Hill University is higher in 3 and University Centre Somerset in 1. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £29,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 2 and Edge Hill University 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.
Edge Hill University
University Centre Somerset
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.
Edge Hill
21 countries · 4.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
- 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
- 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
Subjects
9 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 Somerset
Sport & Exercise Sciences
11 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (PG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Adult Nursing
Childhood & Youth Studies
History
Mental Health Nursing
Computing & IT
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Only at Edge Hill University
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 Somerset
- £13,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.
Postgraduate
- Edge Hill University
- £15,000
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset 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.
Edge Hill University
University Centre Somerset
Adult Nursing
£29,500Salary (3 years)£19,00079%Satisfaction86%Childhood & Youth Studies
£20,500Salary (3 years)£19,00084%SatisfactionNo dataMental Health Nursing
£27,500Salary (3 years)£19,00077%Satisfaction86%Computing & IT
£23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000No dataSatisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEdge 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
University Centre Somerset
Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Technical Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Edge Hill University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Edge Hill University and University Centre Somerset?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Adult Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Mental Health Nursing, Computing & IT, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
Is Edge Hill University or University Centre Somerset better for Adult Nursing?
Adult Nursing graduates earn a median £29,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Edge Hill University and 86% at University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Edge Hill University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
Edge Hill University lists 210 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at University Centre Somerset?
Edge Hill University teaches 46 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Teacher Training, Education Studies, Law, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Children's Nursing, Computer Science, Business Studies and 38 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Edge Hill University?
University Centre Somerset teaches 5 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Applied Computing.
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