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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

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.

2/6

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 2 categories

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4/6

West of Scotland

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of the West of Scotland leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established, scholarship.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of the West of Scotland both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Applied Computing and Music. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,280 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 10 and Newcastle College University Centre in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £30,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 8 and University of the West of Scotland in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#115
1894
Established
1897
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

University of the West of Scotland

87.9%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
30.3%

International

International student share

82
119

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

    West of Scotland

    33 countries · 30.3% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
    • 🌐Nepal20.4%
    • 🇮🇳India19.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

    Subjects

    20 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 the West of Scotland

    Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Creative Arts (General), Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of the West of Scotland

    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 the West of Scotland
    £15,500

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of the West of Scotland
    £16,280

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,280 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 the West of Scotland

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      100%Satisfaction91%

    • Applied Computing

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      70%Satisfaction90%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      91%Satisfaction90%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

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

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction91%

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      91%Satisfaction93%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      95%Satisfaction100%

    • Health & Social Care

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      96%Satisfaction90%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      96%Satisfaction88%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      89%SatisfactionNo data

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      86%Satisfaction89%

    • Creative Arts (General)

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£16,000
      98%Satisfaction91%

    Showing the 12 largest of 13 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 the West of Scotland

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,280 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 the West of Scotland?

    Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Applied Computing, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Psychology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science and 8 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of the West of Scotland better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £17,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 91% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Newcastle College University Centre or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

    University of the West of Scotland lists 119 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 the West of Scotland?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 15 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering and 7 more.

    What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Newcastle College University Centre?

    University of the West of Scotland teaches 29 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Accounting, Physics and 21 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of the West of Scotland119 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses