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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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University Centre Weston

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.

4/7

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

3/7

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

SOAS 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.

SOAS University of London vs University Centre Weston at a glance

SOAS University of London and University Centre Weston both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Creative Arts (General) and Business & Management (General). SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £9,880 a year cheaper.

In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, SOAS University of London is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, SOAS University of London is higher in 1 and University Centre Weston in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#458
QS World
—
#401
THE World
—
#86
Guardian UK
—
1916
Established
2009
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.

SOAS University of London

University Centre Weston

84.1%
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

74.4%
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

25.7%
No data

International

International student share

296
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

27
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.

SOAS University of London

67 countries · 25.7% international

  • 🇨🇳China10.9%
  • 🇮🇳India10.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
  • 🇫🇷France3.6%
VS

University Centre Weston

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    5 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.

    SOAS University of London

    University Centre Weston

    • Media & Film Studies

      41 courses

      Typical fee £23,780 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Creative Arts (General)

      18 courses

      Typical fee £23,780 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £23,780 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      4 courses

      Typical fee £25,320 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £25,320 (PG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    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

    SOAS University of London
    £23,780
    University Centre Weston
    £13,900

    University Centre Weston is about £9,880 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    SOAS University of London
    £25,320
    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.

    SOAS University of London

    University Centre Weston

    • Creative Arts (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      87%Satisfaction84%
    • Business & Management (General)

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      82%Satisfaction98%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    SOAS University of London

    SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

    £20,000

    Deadline: May 2026

    SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

    £15,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: May 2026

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    SOAS University of London vs University Centre Weston: common questions

    Is SOAS University of London or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £9,880 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 SOAS University of London and University Centre Weston?

    Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Creative Arts (General), Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Civil Engineering.

    Is SOAS University of London or University Centre Weston better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, and £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at SOAS University of London and 98% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does SOAS University of London or University Centre Weston offer more courses?

    SOAS University of London lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

    What can you study at SOAS University of London but not at University Centre Weston?

    SOAS University of London teaches 24 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, Politics & International Relations, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Law, Economics, History of Art & Design and 16 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at SOAS University of London?

    University Centre Weston teaches 11 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation and 3 more.

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