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Weston-super-Mare
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 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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Royal Holloway
scored higher in 4 categories
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University Centre Weston
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
Royal Holloway, University of London vs University Centre Weston at a glance
Royal Holloway, University of London and University Centre Weston both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Media & Film Studies. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £12,900 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 3 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £20,000 from University Centre Weston. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 3 and Royal Holloway, University of London 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
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Royal Holloway, University of London
University Centre Weston
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.
Royal Holloway
79 countries · 16.7% international
- 🇮🇳India17.8%
- 🇨🇳China8.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🇺🇸United States4.8%
University Centre Weston
No published data on international students
Subjects
7 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.
Royal Holloway, University of London
University Centre Weston
Sociology & Criminology
15 coursesTypical fee £23,700 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Media & Film Studies
Social Work
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Games Design & Computer Animation
Health & Social Care
Only at Royal Holloway, University of London
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
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,800
- University Centre Weston
- £13,900
University Centre Weston is about £12,900 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,400
- University Centre Weston
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Weston 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.
Royal Holloway, University of London
University Centre Weston
Sociology & Criminology
£24,000Salary (3 years)£22,50084%Satisfaction90%Media & Film Studies
£23,500Salary (3 years)No data82%Satisfaction100%Social Work
£28,000Salary (3 years)£22,50085%Satisfaction90%Games Design & Computer Animation
£41,000Salary (3 years)£20,00083%Satisfaction80%
Scholarships for International Students
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International Partners Scholarship
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Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026
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Mary Anning Scholarship 2026
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Barbara Raw Scholarships for English
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Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026
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FAQ
Royal Holloway, University of London vs University Centre Weston: common questions
Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £12,900 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 Royal Holloway, University of London and University Centre Weston?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Games Design & Computer Animation and Health & Social Care.
Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University Centre Weston better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 90% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Holloway, University of London or University Centre Weston offer more courses?
Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at University Centre Weston?
Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 53 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 45 more.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?
University Centre Weston teaches 9 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General) and 1 more.
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