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Oxford Brookes University

Oxford · QS World #411

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University Centre South Devon

Paignton

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/6

Oxford Brookes

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

2/6

University Centre South Devon

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Oxford Brookes University leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.

Oxford Brookes University vs University Centre South Devon at a glance

Oxford Brookes University and University Centre South Devon both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies and Childhood & Youth Studies. Oxford Brookes University offers 307 courses across 69 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Oxford Brookes University and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £3,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Oxford Brookes University is higher in 3 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £34,000 three years after graduating from Oxford Brookes University, against £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 4 and Oxford Brookes University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#411
QS World
—
#801
THE World
—
#43
Guardian UK
—
1865
Established
2006
No
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.

Oxford Brookes University

University Centre South Devon

86.6%
93.4%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£25,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
82.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

11.3%
No data

International

International student share

307
31

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

14
0

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.

Oxford Brookes

90 countries · 11.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India29.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.2%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
VS

University Centre South Devon

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.

    Oxford Brookes University

    University Centre South Devon

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      9 courses

      Typical fee £18,250 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      10 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      8 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      7 courses

      Typical fee £18,250 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Management

      6 courses

      Typical fee £18,500 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      5 courses

      Typical fee £18,500 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,250 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Animal Science

      3 courses

      Fee not available

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,250 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,250 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,600 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,600 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    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

    Oxford Brookes University
    £17,250
    University Centre South Devon
    £13,500

    University Centre South Devon is about £3,750 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Oxford Brookes University
    £18,900
    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.

    Oxford Brookes University

    University Centre South Devon

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
      97%Satisfaction99%
    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      78%Satisfaction87%
    • Design & Fashion

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£14,500
      96%Satisfaction87%
    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
      94%Satisfaction90%
    • Health & Social Care

      £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction98%
    • Psychology (General)

      £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
      86%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Oxford Brookes University

    Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) Scholarship

    £3,000

    Deadline: Nov 2026

    Oxford Brookes Bursary for Continuing Students

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Estranged students bursary

    £2,000

    Deadline: Jul 2027

    Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Transition from Care Bursary

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre South Devon

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    FAQ

    Oxford Brookes University vs University Centre South Devon: common questions

    Is Oxford Brookes University or University Centre South Devon cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Oxford Brookes University and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £3,750 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 Oxford Brookes University and University Centre South Devon?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Management, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Psychology (General) and General Engineering.

    Is Oxford Brookes University or University Centre South Devon better for Computer Science?

    Computer Science graduates earn a median £34,000 three years after graduating from Oxford Brookes University, and £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 78% at Oxford Brookes University and 87% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Oxford Brookes University or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?

    Oxford Brookes University lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.

    What can you study at Oxford Brookes University but not at University Centre South Devon?

    Oxford Brookes University teaches 57 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Business & Management (General), Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Law, Building & Construction, Sociology & Criminology, Anthropology, Architecture and 49 more.

    What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Oxford Brookes University?

    University Centre South Devon teaches 6 subject areas that Oxford Brookes University does not, including Physics, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General), Creative Arts (General) and Music.

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