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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 2 categories
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University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Open University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.
Open University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
Open University and University Centre Somerset both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being History, Psychology (General) and Childhood & Youth Studies. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 4 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Computing & IT: £38,000 three years after graduating from Open University, against £25,000 from University Centre Somerset. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 2 and University Centre Somerset in 0, 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.
Open University
University Centre Somerset
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 Somerset
No published data on international students
Subjects
8 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 Somerset
History
17 coursesFee not available
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Psychology (General)
11 coursesFee not available
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Computing & IT
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Adult Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Only at Open University
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 Somerset
- £13,500
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 Somerset
Childhood & Youth Studies
£22,500Salary (3 years)£19,00090%SatisfactionNo dataComputing & IT
£38,000Salary (3 years)£25,00091%Satisfaction91%Adult Nursing
£29,500Salary (3 years)£19,00088%Satisfaction86%Mental Health Nursing
£29,500Salary (3 years)£19,00088%Satisfaction86%
Scholarships for International Students
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Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Technical Support Fund
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Open University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Open University and University Centre Somerset?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: History, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.
Is Open University or University Centre Somerset better for Childhood & Youth Studies?
Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Open University, and £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Open University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at Open University but not at University Centre Somerset?
Open University teaches 60 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Humanities, General Engineering, Mathematics, Education Studies and 52 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Open University?
University Centre Somerset teaches 6 subject areas that Open University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Computing and Mechanical Engineering.
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