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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
4/5
Nottingham Trent
scored higher in 4 categories
1/5
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Nottingham Trent University leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction.
Nottingham Trent University vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Nottingham Trent University and University Centre South Devon both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Media & Film Studies. Nottingham Trent University offers 462 courses across 81 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £4,450 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Nottingham Trent University is higher in 5 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £24,000 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent University, against £14,500 from University Centre South Devon. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 7 and Nottingham Trent University in 1, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Nottingham Trent University
University Centre South Devon
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.
Nottingham Trent
106 countries · 16% international
- 🇮🇳India28.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria8.1%
- 🌐Kuwait5.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan4.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.1%
University Centre South Devon
No published data on international students
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.
Nottingham Trent University
University Centre South Devon
Design & Fashion
40 coursesTypical fee £18,700 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Computer Science
20 coursesTypical fee £17,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
14 coursesTypical fee £17,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Psychology (General)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,950 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
12 coursesTypical fee £17,950 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Management
12 coursesTypical fee £18,700 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Physics
10 coursesTypical fee £17,950 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Music
11 coursesTypical fee £18,700 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Animal Science
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Childhood & Youth Studies
General Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Health & Social Care
Only at Nottingham Trent University
Only at University Centre South Devon
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
- Nottingham Trent University
- £17,950
- University Centre South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon is about £4,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Nottingham Trent University
- £18,300
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Devon 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.
Nottingham Trent University
University Centre South Devon
Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£14,50090%Satisfaction87%Computer Science
£26,500Salary (3 years)£19,00084%Satisfaction87%Psychology (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)No data85%Satisfaction100%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£22,500Salary (3 years)£17,00088%Satisfaction90%Management
£29,000Salary (3 years)£21,00080%Satisfaction97%Music
£21,000Salary (3 years)£14,50086%Satisfaction91%Animal Science
£18,500Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction88%Childhood & Youth Studies
£20,500Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction99%Health & Social Care
£19,500Salary (3 years)No data83%Satisfaction98%
Scholarships for International Students
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Nottingham Trent University vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is Nottingham Trent University or University Centre South Devon cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £4,450 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 Nottingham Trent University and University Centre South Devon?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Management, Physics, Music, Animal Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering and 2 more.
Is Nottingham Trent University or University Centre South Devon better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent University, and £14,500 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Nottingham Trent University and 87% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Nottingham Trent University or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
Nottingham Trent University lists 462 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at Nottingham Trent University but not at University Centre South Devon?
Nottingham Trent University teaches 67 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Law, Business Studies, Mathematics, Chemistry, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Civil Engineering and 59 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Nottingham Trent University?
University Centre South Devon teaches 4 subject areas that Nottingham Trent University does not, including Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General) and Creative Arts (General).
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