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Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528
Weston-super-Mare
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.
4/7
Northumbria
scored higher in 4 categories
3/7
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University Centre Weston at a glance
Northumbria University, Newcastle and University Centre Weston both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Social Work, Sociology & Criminology and Building & Construction. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £5,950 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Weston is higher in 2 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 1. The widest gap is in Social Work: £20,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 5 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Northumbria University, Newcastle
University Centre Weston
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Northumbria
85 countries · 24.5% international
- 🇮🇳India35.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
- 🌐Kuwait4%
- 🇨🇳China3.8%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%
University Centre Weston
No published data on international students
Subjects
11 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.
Northumbria University, Newcastle
University Centre Weston
Social Work
Sociology & Criminology
Building & Construction
Business & Management (General)
Media & Film Studies
Civil Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Education Studies
Health & Social Care
Public Health & Epidemiology
Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle
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
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
- University Centre Weston
- £13,900
University Centre Weston is about £5,950 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
- 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.
Northumbria University, Newcastle
University Centre Weston
Social Work
£20,000Salary (3 years)£22,50089%Satisfaction90%Sociology & Criminology
£21,000Salary (3 years)£22,50078%Satisfaction90%Business & Management (General)
£26,000Salary (3 years)£25,00077%Satisfaction98%Media & Film Studies
£21,500Salary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction100%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£25,000Salary (3 years)No data91%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveNorthumbria University, Newcastle
2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
GEMS Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship
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FAQ
Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University Centre Weston: common questions
Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £5,950 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle and University Centre Weston?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Health & Social Care and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University Centre Weston better for Social Work?
Social Work graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 90% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or University Centre Weston offer more courses?
Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at University Centre Weston?
Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 60 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, History and 52 more.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?
University Centre Weston teaches 5 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.
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