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Glasgow · QS World #1001
Weston-super-Mare
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
Glasgow Caledonian
scored higher in 4 categories
2/6
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Glasgow Caledonian University leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre Weston is ahead on satisfaction, scholarship.
Glasgow Caledonian University vs University Centre Weston at a glance
Glasgow Caledonian University and University Centre Weston both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Civil Engineering. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £1,800 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 3 and University Centre Weston in 1. The widest gap is in Social Work: £33,500 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 3 and University Centre Weston in 2.
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.
Glasgow Caledonian University
University Centre Weston
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.
Glasgow Caledonian
45 countries · 22.7% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan39.5%
- 🇮🇳India27.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria19.8%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada1.6%
University Centre Weston
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.
Glasgow Caledonian University
University Centre Weston
Business & Management (General)
10 coursesTypical fee £15,700 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
Building & Construction
Civil Engineering
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Games Design & Computer Animation
Media & Film Studies
Applied Computing
Social Work
Public Health & Epidemiology
Only at Glasgow Caledonian 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
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- £15,700
- University Centre Weston
- £13,900
University Centre Weston is about £1,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- £17,950
- University Centre Weston
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Weston 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.
Glasgow Caledonian University
University Centre Weston
Business & Management (General)
£23,000Salary (3 years)£25,00085%Satisfaction98%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£25,000Salary (3 years)No data97%Satisfaction93%Games Design & Computer Animation
£26,000Salary (3 years)£20,00095%Satisfaction80%Media & Film Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)No data91%Satisfaction100%Applied Computing
£26,000Salary (3 years)£20,000No dataSatisfaction80%Social Work
£33,500Salary (3 years)£22,50096%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
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Glasgow Caledonian University vs University Centre Weston: common questions
Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £1,800 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 Glasgow Caledonian University and University Centre Weston?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Games Design & Computer Animation, Media & Film Studies, Applied Computing, Social Work and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University Centre Weston better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Glasgow Caledonian University and 98% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Glasgow Caledonian University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?
Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at University Centre Weston?
Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 39 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 31 more.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?
University Centre Weston teaches 7 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General), Health & Social Care and Sociology & Criminology.
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