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Liverpool · THE World #1501
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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
Liverpool Hope
scored higher in 2 categories
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University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Liverpool Hope University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.
Liverpool Hope University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
Liverpool Hope University and University Centre Somerset both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts and Psychology (General). Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £1,730 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 1 and University Centre Somerset in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £28,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. In Computing & IT, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher.
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.
Liverpool Hope 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.
Liverpool Hope
23 countries · 8% international
- 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
- 🇮🇳India12.9%
- 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
- 🇫🇷France5.9%
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
Subjects
8 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.
Liverpool Hope University
University Centre Somerset
Childhood & Youth Studies
30 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Crafts & Applied Arts
22 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Psychology (General)
17 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
History
16 coursesTypical fee £15,230 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Computing & IT
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Only at Liverpool Hope 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
- Liverpool Hope University
- £15,230
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
University Centre Somerset is about £1,730 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Liverpool Hope University
- £16,500
- 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.
Liverpool Hope University
University Centre Somerset
Childhood & Youth Studies
£28,500Salary (3 years)£19,00095%SatisfactionNo dataComputing & IT
£25,000Salary (3 years)£25,00079%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLiverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Care Leavers Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Access to Hope Scholarship
See details
Deadline: May 2026
Performance Scholarship
See details
Deadline: Oct 2026
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
Liverpool Hope University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
Is Liverpool Hope University or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £1,730 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 Liverpool Hope University and University Centre Somerset?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Psychology (General), History, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT and Electronic & Electrical Engineering.
Is Liverpool Hope University or University Centre Somerset better for Childhood & Youth Studies?
Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £28,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Liverpool Hope University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at University Centre Somerset?
Liverpool Hope University teaches 48 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Drama & Theatre, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Music, Media & Film Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, English Literature, Creative Writing and 40 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Liverpool Hope University?
University Centre Somerset teaches 6 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Chemical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Mechanical Engineering and Mental Health Nursing.
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