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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #1201

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.

2/6

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 2 categories

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4/6

Queen Margaret

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on courses, scholarship.

Newcastle College University Centre vs Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Counselling & Psychotherapy. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers 68 courses across 25 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £18,460 at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,460 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is higher in 4 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £14,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £19,500 from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 4 and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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1894
Established
1875
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Newcastle College University Centre

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

87.9%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£28,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
88.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.6%

International

International student share

82
68

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
3

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.

Newcastle College University Centre

No published data on international students

    VS

    Queen Margaret

    51 countries · 18.6% international

    • 🇮🇪Ireland29%
    • 🌐Nepal9.8%
    • 🇨🇦Canada8.2%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.5%

    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.

    Newcastle College University Centre

    Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

    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

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh yet.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
    £18,460

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,460 a year cheaper.

    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.

    Newcastle College University Centre

    Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      100%Satisfaction95%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
      91%Satisfaction92%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      98%Satisfaction88%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      94%Satisfaction82%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £14,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      80%Satisfaction99%

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      91%Satisfaction86%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      89%Satisfaction94%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Newcastle College University Centre

    Asylum Seeker Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Aug 2026

    Lisa Robson Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Nicky Turnbull Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Rachelle Waugh Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Newcastle College University Centre Scholarships

    £9,535

    Deadline: Sept 2026

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    Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

    Scottish Highlands & Islands Schools Scholarship

    £500

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Alison Scott Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The Alison Scott Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh: common questions

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £18,460 at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,460 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 Newcastle College University Centre and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology and Health & Social Care.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £19,500 from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 95% at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Newcastle College University Centre or Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offer more courses?

    Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh lists 68 courses.

    What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 24 subject areas that Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh does not, including Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering and 16 more.

    What can you study at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh but not at Newcastle College University Centre?

    Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh teaches 14 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Marketing, Cultural Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and 6 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh68 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses