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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Northampton

Northampton · 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.

3/6

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

3/6

Northampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Northampton are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established, satisfaction, scholarship; University of Northampton on employment, graduate salary, courses.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Northampton at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Northampton both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 15 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £30,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 17 and University of Northampton in 2.

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
#1501
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Guardian UK
#93
1894
Established
1975
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 of Northampton

87.9%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16.4%

International

International student share

82
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
0

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

    Northampton

    35 countries · 16.4% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
    • 🇮🇳India14.2%
    • 🌐Nepal8.3%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%

    Subjects

    24 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 of Northampton

    Also taught at both: Fine Art, Mechanical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Northampton

    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 of Northampton
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Northampton
    £19,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,000 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

    University of Northampton

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction91%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      91%Satisfaction80%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      81%Satisfaction80%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      91%Satisfaction86%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      100%Satisfaction99%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
      94%Satisfaction72%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      98%Satisfaction84%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      87%Satisfaction81%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      96%Satisfaction88%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      98%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      89%Satisfaction86%

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      91%Satisfaction98%

    Showing the 12 largest of 19 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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    University of Northampton

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Northampton: common questions

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Northampton cheaper for international students?

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,000 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 of Northampton?

    Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies and 12 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Northampton better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £20,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 91% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Newcastle College University Centre or University of Northampton offer more courses?

    University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

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

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 11 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Dance, Software Engineering, Applied & General Science, Building & Construction and 3 more.

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

    University of Northampton teaches 36 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Computer Science, Marketing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Journalism, Business Studies and 28 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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    University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses