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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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.

1/7

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

VS

6/7

Plymouth

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Plymouth at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Plymouth both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Psychology (General). Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Plymouth is higher in 14 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £29,000 from University of Plymouth. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 11 and University of Plymouth in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#691
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#56
1894
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Plymouth

87.9%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
11.9%

International

International student share

82
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
10

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

    Plymouth

    71 countries · 11.9% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
    • 🇨🇳China12.2%
    • 🇮🇳India11%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

    Subjects

    26 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 Plymouth

    • Design & Fashion

      9 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (PG)

    • Psychology (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      11 courses

      Fee not available

    • Law

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,200 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (PG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • Music

      7 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,700 (PG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £30,000 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Fee not available

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • Complementary & Alternative Medicine

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,200 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering, Education Studies, Chemical Engineering, Creative Arts (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Plymouth

    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 Plymouth
    £19,200

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,200 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Plymouth
    £19,500

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,500 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 Plymouth

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction77%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      91%Satisfaction83%

    • Psychology (General)

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

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      87%Satisfaction84%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      88%Satisfaction94%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      86%Satisfaction91%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      98%Satisfaction94%

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      91%Satisfaction83%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      89%Satisfaction83%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      86%Satisfaction90%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      96%Satisfaction79%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      81%Satisfaction86%

    Showing the 12 largest of 18 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 Plymouth

    GREAT Scholarships

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Tamar Engineering Project

    £4,500

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Plymouth: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,500 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 of Plymouth?

    Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Law, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Music, Mechanical Engineering and 14 more.

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

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £21,000 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 77% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Plymouth lists 310 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 Plymouth?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 9 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Health & Social Care, Applied & General Science and 1 more.

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

    University of Plymouth teaches 52 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Adult Nursing, Computer Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physical Geography & Climate, Business Studies and 44 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Plymouth310 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses