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Keele University

Keele · QS World #801

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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/5

Keele

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

2/5

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Keele University leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). University Centre Weston is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Keele University vs University Centre Weston at a glance

Keele University and University Centre Weston both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies and Sociology & Criminology. Keele University offers 426 courses across 79 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Keele University is higher in 4 and University Centre Weston in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Health & Social Care: £30,500 three years after graduating from Keele University, against £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 8 and Keele University in 2.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#801
QS World
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#501
THE World
—
#73
Guardian UK
—
1949
Established
2009
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Keele University

University Centre Weston

87.7%
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

£32,100
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.7%
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.5%
No data

International

International student share

426
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
1

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.

Keele

56 countries · 8.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria12.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.7%
VS

University Centre Weston

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    13 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.

    Keele University

    University Centre Weston

    • Business & Management (General)

      18 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      16 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      11 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      8 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Education Studies

      6 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Animal Science

      5 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      3 courses

      Fee not available

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      4 courses

      Typical fee £20,800 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      4 courses

      Typical fee £20,800 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Social Work

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    Only at Keele University

    Only at University Centre Weston

    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

    Keele University
    £18,200
    University Centre Weston
    £13,900

    University Centre Weston is about £4,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Keele University
    £18,200
    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.

    Keele University

    University Centre Weston

    • Business & Management (General)

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      75%Satisfaction98%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      93%Satisfaction100%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      86%Satisfaction90%

    • Education Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction100%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £28,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction93%

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      £28,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction93%

    • Applied Computing

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      76%Satisfaction80%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      76%Satisfaction80%

    • Health & Social Care

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      96%Satisfaction90%

    • Social Work

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      96%Satisfaction90%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Keele University

    Postgraduate Global Scholarship (international) 2026

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Keele University vs University Centre Weston: common questions

    Is Keele University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,300 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 Keele University and University Centre Weston?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Animal Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care and 1 more.

    Is Keele University or University Centre Weston better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Keele University, and £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 75% at Keele University and 98% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Keele University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?

    Keele University lists 426 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

    What can you study at Keele University but not at University Centre Weston?

    Keele University teaches 66 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Computer Science, Chemistry, Psychology (General), Law, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Environmental Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies and 58 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Keele University?

    University Centre Weston teaches 3 subject areas that Keele University does not, including Building & Construction, Crafts & Applied Arts and Creative Arts (General).

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    Keele University426 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses