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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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University Centre Weston

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.

3/6

Kingston

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

3/6

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Kingston University and University Centre Weston are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Kingston University is ahead on established, graduate salary, courses; University Centre Weston on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Kingston University vs University Centre Weston at a glance

Kingston University and University Centre Weston both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Civil Engineering. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 5 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £33,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 5 and Kingston University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
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#801
THE World
—
#67
Guardian UK
—
1899
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.

Kingston University

University Centre Weston

85.4%
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
No data

International

International student share

390
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%
VS

University Centre Weston

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    11 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.

    Kingston University

    University Centre Weston

    Only at Kingston 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

    Kingston University
    £18,500
    University Centre Weston
    £13,900

    University Centre Weston is about £4,600 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Kingston University
    £18,900
    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.

    Kingston University

    University Centre Weston

    • Business & Management (General)

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      81%Satisfaction98%

    • Education Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      90%Satisfaction100%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £28,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      71%Satisfaction80%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
      76%Satisfaction100%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      81%Satisfaction90%

    • Creative Arts (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      88%Satisfaction84%

    • Social Work

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      93%Satisfaction90%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Kingston University

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    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Kingston University vs University Centre Weston: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,600 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 Kingston University and University Centre Weston?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Creative Arts (General), Social Work and Health & Social Care.

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

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 98% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Kingston University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?

    Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

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

    Kingston University teaches 56 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law and 48 more.

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

    University Centre Weston teaches 5 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Crafts & Applied Arts and Public Health & Epidemiology.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

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    Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses