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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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

Stirling

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Stirling 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 Stirling on employment, graduate salary, courses.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Stirling at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Stirling both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology and Media & Film Studies. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 6 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 £32,500 from University of Stirling. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 7 and University of Stirling in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#560
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#50
1894
Established
1967
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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

University of Stirling

87.9%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.4%

International

International student share

82
254

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

    Stirling

    75 countries · 18.4% international

    • 🇮🇳India17.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
    • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
    • 🇨🇳China7.6%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

    Subjects

    14 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 Stirling

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Stirling

    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 Stirling
    No data

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

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Stirling
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling 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 of Stirling

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      94%Satisfaction87%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      89%Satisfaction86%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      98%Satisfaction84%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      87%Satisfaction86%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction84%

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      91%Satisfaction79%

    • Applied Computing

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      70%Satisfaction72%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
      96%Satisfaction92%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      61%Satisfaction79%

    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 Stirling

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Stirling: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Newcastle College University Centre and University of Stirling?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Social Work and 2 more.

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

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £24,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Newcastle College University Centre and 86% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Stirling lists 254 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 Stirling?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 21 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Design & Fashion, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 13 more.

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

    University of Stirling teaches 46 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, History, English Studies, French, Mathematics, Finance & Actuarial Science and 38 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 Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses