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London · QS World #901
Weston-super-Mare
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/7
London South Bank
scored higher in 3 categories
4/7
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Weston leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on established, graduate salary, courses.
London South Bank University vs University Centre Weston at a glance
London South Bank University and University Centre Weston both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Civil Engineering. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £3,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 1 and University Centre Weston in 1. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 5 and London South Bank University in 1.
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.
London South Bank 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.
London South Bank
60 countries · 15.6% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
- 🇮🇳India19.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
- 🌐Nepal4.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
University Centre Weston
No published data on international students
Subjects
10 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.
London South Bank University
University Centre Weston
Building & Construction
19 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
2 coursesFee not available
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Civil Engineering
Education Studies
Social Work
Sociology & Criminology
Business & Management (General)
Creative Arts (General)
Health & Social Care
Media & Film Studies
Only at London South Bank 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
- London South Bank University
- £17,400
- University Centre Weston
- £13,900
University Centre Weston is about £3,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- London South Bank 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.
London South Bank University
University Centre Weston
Counselling & Psychotherapy
£31,500Salary (3 years)No data71%Satisfaction93%Education Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)No data85%Satisfaction100%Social Work
£30,500Salary (3 years)£22,50099%Satisfaction90%Sociology & Criminology
£21,500Salary (3 years)£22,50089%Satisfaction90%Creative Arts (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50082%Satisfaction84%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data87%Satisfaction100%
Scholarships for International Students
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London South Bank University vs University Centre Weston: common questions
Is London South Bank University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £3,500 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 London South Bank University and University Centre Weston?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Creative Arts (General), Health & Social Care and Media & Film Studies.
Is London South Bank University or University Centre Weston better for Social Work?
Social Work graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 99% at London South Bank University and 90% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does London South Bank University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?
London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at London South Bank University but not at University Centre Weston?
London South Bank University teaches 45 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Business Studies, Children's Nursing, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing and 37 more.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at London South Bank University?
University Centre Weston teaches 6 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation and Public Health & Epidemiology.
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