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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Open
scored higher in 1 category
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University Centre Bishop Burton
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Bishop Burton leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, scholarship). Open University is ahead on courses.
Open University vs University Centre Bishop Burton at a glance
Open University and University Centre Bishop Burton both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Open University is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 3 and University Centre Bishop Burton 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
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Open University
University Centre Bishop Burton
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.
Open
25 countries · 0.2% international
- 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
- 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
- 🇫🇷France6.7%
- 🇨🇳China4.4%
- 🇮🇳India4.4%
University Centre Bishop Burton
No published data on international students
Subjects
6 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.
Open University
University Centre Bishop Burton
Business & Management (General)
25 coursesFee not available
1 courseFee not available
Sociology & Criminology
17 coursesFee not available
1 courseFee not available
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Design & Fashion
Social Policy & Public Policy
Only at Open University
Only at University Centre Bishop Burton
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
- Open University
- No data
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- £12,780
We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University 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.
Open University
University Centre Bishop Burton
Sociology & Criminology
£17,000Salary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction85%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£26,000Salary (3 years)£23,00092%Satisfaction82%Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
£26,500Salary (3 years)No data91%Satisfaction71%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveOpen University
View all scholarships →University Centre Bishop Burton
Alumni Master's Bursary
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
IOT Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)
£500
Deadline: N/A
Employability Bursary
£300
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Open University vs University Centre Bishop Burton: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Open University and University Centre Bishop Burton?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Design & Fashion and Social Policy & Public Policy.
Is Open University or University Centre Bishop Burton better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Open University, and £23,000 from University Centre Bishop Burton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Open University and 82% at University Centre Bishop Burton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Open University or University Centre Bishop Burton offer more courses?
Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.
What can you study at Open University but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?
Open University teaches 62 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Computer Science, Law, History, Humanities, Psychology (General), General Engineering, Mathematics, Education Studies and 54 more.
What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at Open University?
University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 4 subject areas that Open University does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management and Agricultural Sciences.
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