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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.
5/6
Queen Margaret
scored higher in 5 categories
1/6
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction.
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and University Centre South Devon both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies and Health & Social Care. Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers 68 courses across 25 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.
In Design & Fashion, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is higher in 1 and University Centre South Devon in 1.
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.
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
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.
Queen Margaret
51 countries · 18.6% international
- 🇮🇪Ireland29%
- 🌐Nepal9.8%
- 🇨🇦Canada8.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
- 🇺🇸United States4.5%
University Centre South Devon
No published data on international students
Subjects
4 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.
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
University Centre South Devon
Psychology (General)
Media & Film Studies
Health & Social Care
Design & Fashion
Only at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
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
- Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
- No data
- University Centre South Devon
- £13,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh yet.
Postgraduate
- Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
- £18,460
- 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.
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
University Centre South Devon
Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)No data82%Satisfaction100%Design & Fashion
£19,500Salary (3 years)£14,50095%Satisfaction87%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveQueen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Scottish Highlands & Islands Schools Scholarship
£500
Deadline: Jun 2026
Alison Scott Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
The Alison Scott Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
University Centre South Devon
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Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and University Centre South Devon?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Health & Social Care and Design & Fashion.
Is Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh or University Centre South Devon better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, and £14,500 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and 87% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh lists 68 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh but not at University Centre South Devon?
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh teaches 21 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre and 13 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?
University Centre South Devon teaches 14 subject areas that Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology and 6 more.
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