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Lancaster · QS World #164
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
Lancaster
scored higher in 4 categories
2/6
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Lancaster University leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
Lancaster University vs University Centre Weston at a glance
Lancaster University and University Centre Weston both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Media & Film Studies. Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,680 a year at Lancaster University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £14,780 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Lancaster University is higher in 3 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £31,000 three years after graduating from Lancaster University, against £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Lancaster University is higher in 2 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.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster
83 countries · 22.4% international
- 🇨🇳China41.1%
- 🇮🇳India9.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
- 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%
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.
Lancaster University
University Centre Weston
Business & Management (General)
32 coursesTypical fee £28,680 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
21 coursesTypical fee £23,750 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
14 coursesTypical fee £23,750 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Health & Social Care
Building & Construction
Civil Engineering
Public Health & Epidemiology
Social Work
Only at Lancaster 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
- Lancaster University
- £28,680
- University Centre Weston
- £13,900
University Centre Weston is about £14,780 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Lancaster University
- £24,300
- 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.
Lancaster University
University Centre Weston
Business & Management (General)
£31,000Salary (3 years)£25,00082%Satisfaction98%Sociology & Criminology
£23,000Salary (3 years)£22,50092%Satisfaction90%Media & Film Studies
£19,500Salary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction100%Social Work
£27,500Salary (3 years)£22,50094%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLancaster University
India Scholarship – Postgraduate
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
LPDP Scholarship 2026
100%
Deadline: N/A
Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Master's Scholarship for Black British Students
100%
Deadline: N/A
Fulgoni Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Lancaster University vs University Centre Weston: common questions
Is Lancaster University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,680 a year at Lancaster University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £14,780 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 Lancaster University and University Centre Weston?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Health & Social Care, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology and Social Work.
Is Lancaster University or University Centre Weston better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from Lancaster University, and £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Lancaster University and 98% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Lancaster University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?
Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at Lancaster University but not at University Centre Weston?
Lancaster University teaches 62 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Linguistics, Economics, Computer Science, Law and 54 more.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Lancaster University?
University Centre Weston teaches 7 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Education Studies, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.
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