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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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Swansea University

Swansea · QS World #322

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

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 2 categories

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3/5

Swansea

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Swansea University leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Newcastle College University Centre vs Swansea University at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and Swansea University both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; Swansea University offers 916 courses across 97 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £21,550 at Swansea University: Newcastle College University Centre is about £8,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £22,950 at Swansea University: Newcastle College University Centre is about £9,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Swansea University is higher in 11 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £20,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £31,500 from Swansea University. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 11 and Swansea University in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#322
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THE World
#301
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Guardian UK
#32
1894
Established
1920
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

Swansea University

87.9%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£31,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.1%

International

International student share

82
916

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
5

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

    Swansea

    73 countries · 14.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India25.4%
    • 🇨🇳China12.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.2%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.5%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.9%

    Subjects

    23 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

    Swansea University

    Also taught at both: Healthcare Science, Social Work, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Software Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Applied Psychology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at Swansea 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

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    Swansea University
    £21,550

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £8,550 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    Swansea University
    £22,950

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £9,950 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

    Swansea University

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      87%Satisfaction82%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      89%Satisfaction87%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      98%Satisfaction84%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      88%Satisfaction79%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
      86%Satisfaction69%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
      88%Satisfaction93%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      94%Satisfaction84%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      96%Satisfaction75%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      95%Satisfaction85%

    • Health & Social Care

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      96%Satisfaction92%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      86%Satisfaction86%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      100%Satisfaction96%

    Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    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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    Swansea University

    History and Heritage Studies: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with Museum Wales (RS950)

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with The National Archives (RS948)

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship in History with Museum Wales (RS949)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    PhD Studentship in Sustainable Fusion Steels: Whole Lifecycle Design of Tokamak Vacuum Vessel Steels (RS964)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarships 2025/26

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs Swansea University: common questions

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or Swansea University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £21,550 at Swansea University: Newcastle College University Centre is about £8,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £22,950 at Swansea University: Newcastle College University Centre is about £9,950 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 Swansea University?

    Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, Chemical Engineering, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Health & Social Care and 11 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or Swansea University better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £24,500 from Swansea University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Newcastle College University Centre and 87% at Swansea University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Newcastle College University Centre or Swansea University offer more courses?

    Swansea University lists 916 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

    What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at Swansea University?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 12 subject areas that Swansea University does not, including Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied & General Science and 4 more.

    What can you study at Swansea University but not at Newcastle College University Centre?

    Swansea University teaches 74 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Mathematics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, History, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics and 66 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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