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Newcastle upon Tyne
Bridgwater
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Newcastle College University Centre
scored higher in 2 categories
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University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Newcastle College University Centre leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.
Newcastle College University Centre vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
Newcastle College University Centre and University Centre Somerset both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: Newcastle College University Centre is about £500 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Somerset is higher in 6 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Applied Computing: £20,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £25,000 from University Centre Somerset. In Applied Computing, 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.
Newcastle College University Centre
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.
Newcastle College University Centre
No published data on international students
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
Subjects
9 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
University Centre Somerset
Childhood & Youth Studies
Crafts & Applied Arts
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Chemical Engineering
Psychology (General)
Applied Computing
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Only at Newcastle College University Centre
Only at University Centre Somerset
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
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
Newcastle College University Centre is about £500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Newcastle College University Centre
- £13,000
- 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.
Newcastle College University Centre
University Centre Somerset
Childhood & Youth Studies
£16,000Salary (3 years)£19,00096%SatisfactionNo dataChemical Engineering
£25,500Salary (3 years)£27,00088%SatisfactionNo dataApplied Computing
£20,500Salary (3 years)£25,00070%Satisfaction91%Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£25,500Salary (3 years)£27,00088%SatisfactionNo dataMechanical Engineering
£25,500Salary (3 years)£27,00086%SatisfactionNo dataElectronic & Electrical Engineering
£25,500Salary (3 years)£27,00086%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveNewcastle 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
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
Newcastle College University Centre vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
Is Newcastle College University Centre or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: Newcastle College University Centre is about £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 Newcastle College University Centre and University Centre Somerset?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Psychology (General), Applied Computing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electronic & Electrical Engineering.
Is Newcastle College University Centre or University Centre Somerset better for Childhood & Youth Studies?
Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Newcastle College University Centre or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at University Centre Somerset?
Newcastle College University Centre teaches 26 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Design & Fashion, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering and 18 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Newcastle College University Centre?
University Centre Somerset teaches 5 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Computing & IT, History, Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.
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