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Liverpool · QS World #851
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.
2/5
Liverpool John Moores
scored higher in 2 categories
3/5
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Weston leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment). Liverpool John Moores University is ahead on established, courses.
Liverpool John Moores University vs University Centre Weston at a glance
Liverpool John Moores University and University Centre Weston both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering and Education Studies. Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,350 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Weston is higher in 3 and Liverpool John Moores University in 1. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £24,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, against £20,000 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 Liverpool John Moores University 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.
Liverpool John Moores 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.
Liverpool John Moores
75 countries · 8.3% international
- 🇮🇳India12.2%
- 🇮🇪Ireland6.6%
- 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.2%
University Centre Weston
No published data on international students
Subjects
12 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 John Moores University
University Centre Weston
Sociology & Criminology
21 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
Civil Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £18,250 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Education Studies
Building & Construction
Media & Film Studies
Business & Management (General)
Public Health & Epidemiology
Animal Science
Health & Social Care
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Games Design & Computer Animation
Social Work
Only at Liverpool John Moores 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
- Liverpool John Moores University
- £18,250
- University Centre Weston
- £13,900
University Centre Weston is about £4,350 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Liverpool John Moores University
- £18,250
- 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.
Liverpool John Moores University
University Centre Weston
Sociology & Criminology
£21,500Salary (3 years)£22,50087%Satisfaction90%Education Studies
£18,500Salary (3 years)No data91%Satisfaction100%Media & Film Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction100%Public Health & Epidemiology
£28,500Salary (3 years)No data94%Satisfaction93%Health & Social Care
£21,000Salary (3 years)£22,50064%Satisfaction90%Games Design & Computer Animation
£24,500Salary (3 years)£20,00085%Satisfaction80%Social Work
£21,000Salary (3 years)£22,50087%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveFAQ
Liverpool John Moores University vs University Centre Weston: common questions
Is Liverpool John Moores University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,350 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 John Moores University and University Centre Weston?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Public Health & Epidemiology, Animal Science, Health & Social Care, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Games Design & Computer Animation and Social Work.
Is Liverpool John Moores University or University Centre Weston better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, and £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Liverpool John Moores University and 90% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Liverpool John Moores University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?
Liverpool John Moores University lists 325 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at Liverpool John Moores University but not at University Centre Weston?
Liverpool John Moores University teaches 66 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering and 58 more.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Liverpool John Moores University?
University Centre Weston teaches 4 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts and Creative Arts (General).
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