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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/8

Newcastle

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

3/8

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

Newcastle University vs University Centre Weston at a glance

Newcastle University and University Centre Weston both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies and Sociology & Criminology. Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £11,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 2 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £32,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, against £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 4 and Newcastle University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#149
QS World
—
#144
THE World
—
#23
Guardian UK
—
1834
Established
2009
Yes
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 University

University Centre Weston

84.1%
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

£38,300
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.6%
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
No data

International

International student share

502
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
1

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

91 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China43.8%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.3%
  • 🌐Cyprus (Non-European Union)3.2%
VS

University Centre Weston

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    12 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 University

    University Centre Weston

    • Civil Engineering

      23 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Media & Film Studies

      10 courses

      Typical fee £24,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      8 courses

      Typical fee £24,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      6 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £25,750 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £24,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      3 courses

      Typical fee £30,050 (PG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Animal Science

      2 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £31,900 (PG)

      3 courses

      Fee not available

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Fee not available

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      2 courses

      Typical fee £31,700 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      1 course

      Typical fee £32,300 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    Only at Newcastle University

    Only at University Centre Weston

    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 University
    £25,750
    University Centre Weston
    £13,900

    University Centre Weston is about £11,850 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle University
    £30,700
    University Centre Weston
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Weston 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 University

    University Centre Weston

    • Media & Film Studies

      £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
      79%Satisfaction100%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      86%Satisfaction90%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      70%Satisfaction98%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      85%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Newcastle University

    Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle University vs University Centre Weston: common questions

    Is Newcastle University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £11,850 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 University and University Centre Weston?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Building & Construction, Animal Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care and Games Design & Computer Animation.

    Is Newcastle University or University Centre Weston better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, and £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Newcastle University and 90% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Newcastle University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?

    Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

    What can you study at Newcastle University but not at University Centre Weston?

    Newcastle University teaches 87 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics, Linguistics and 79 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Newcastle University?

    University Centre Weston teaches 4 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General) and Social Work.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses