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Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield · QS World #1001

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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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

Sheffield Hallam

scored higher in 4 categories

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2/6

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Sheffield Hallam University leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Sheffield Hallam University vs University Centre Weston at a glance

Sheffield Hallam University and University Centre Weston both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Games Design & Computer Animation. Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Sheffield Hallam University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Sheffield Hallam University is higher in 4 and University Centre Weston in 0, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Applied Computing: £26,500 three years after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University, against £20,000 from University Centre Weston. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 7 and Sheffield Hallam University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
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#801
THE World
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#63
Guardian UK
—
1843
Established
2009
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Sheffield Hallam University

University Centre Weston

82.8%
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
No data

International

International student share

365
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

12
1

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.

Sheffield Hallam

44 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India53%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria15.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🌐Myanmar (Burma)3.5%
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University Centre Weston

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    13 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.

    Sheffield Hallam University

    University Centre Weston

    Only at Sheffield Hallam University

    Only at University Centre Weston

    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

    Sheffield Hallam University
    £18,000
    University Centre Weston
    £13,900

    University Centre Weston is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

    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.

    Sheffield Hallam University

    University Centre Weston

    • Business & Management (General)

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      71%Satisfaction98%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      83%Satisfaction90%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      93%Satisfaction80%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
      72%Satisfaction93%

    • Education Studies

      £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
      77%Satisfaction100%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £19,500Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction100%

    • Health & Social Care

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      74%Satisfaction90%

    • Applied Computing

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      98%Satisfaction80%

    • Social Work

      £28,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      76%Satisfaction90%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Sheffield Hallam University

    GREAT Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    TASS: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Executive MBA Scholarships

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Transform Together Scholarships

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Award

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Sheffield Hallam University vs University Centre Weston: common questions

    Is Sheffield Hallam University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Sheffield Hallam University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,100 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 Sheffield Hallam University and University Centre Weston?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Social Work, Civil Engineering and 1 more.

    Is Sheffield Hallam University or University Centre Weston better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University, and £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 71% at Sheffield Hallam University and 98% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Sheffield Hallam University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?

    Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

    What can you study at Sheffield Hallam University but not at University Centre Weston?

    Sheffield Hallam University teaches 71 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Medical Imaging and 63 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Sheffield Hallam University?

    University Centre Weston teaches 3 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Animal Science, Crafts & Applied Arts and Creative Arts (General).

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    Sheffield Hallam University365 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses