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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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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.

3/6

Southampton

scored higher in 3 categories

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3/6

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University and University Centre Weston are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Southampton, Solent University is ahead on established, courses, scholarship; University Centre Weston on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.

Southampton, Solent University vs University Centre Weston at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University Centre Weston both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies and Sociology & Criminology. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £5,180 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 2 and University Centre Weston in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 4 and University Centre Weston in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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1855
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.

Southampton, Solent University

University Centre Weston

88.2%
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
No data

International

International student share

294
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
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.

Southampton

56 countries · 14.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India39%
  • 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
  • 🌐Morocco2.4%
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University Centre Weston

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    10 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.

    Southampton, Solent University

    University Centre Weston

    • Business & Management (General)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      11 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      9 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      7 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      7 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      3 courses

      Fee not available

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      2 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Social Work

      2 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    Only at Southampton, Solent 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

    Southampton, Solent University
    £19,080
    University Centre Weston
    £13,900

    University Centre Weston is about £5,180 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Southampton, Solent University
    £18,350
    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.

    Southampton, Solent University

    University Centre Weston

    • Business & Management (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      87%Satisfaction98%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £19,500Salary (3 years)No data
      91%Satisfaction100%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      88%Satisfaction90%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      88%Satisfaction80%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      88%Satisfaction84%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      95%Satisfaction90%

    • Social Work

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      92%Satisfaction90%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Southampton, Solent University

    Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship

    £1,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Carers Bursary

    £1,200

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater community bursary

    £500

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Undergraduate Apprenticeship Bursary

    £200

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Parents bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Southampton, Solent University vs University Centre Weston: common questions

    Is Southampton, Solent University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £5,180 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 Southampton, Solent University and University Centre Weston?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Education Studies, Health & Social Care and Social Work.

    Is Southampton, Solent University or University Centre Weston better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Southampton, Solent University and 98% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Southampton, Solent University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?

    Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

    What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at University Centre Weston?

    Southampton, Solent University teaches 32 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Music and 24 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Southampton, Solent University?

    University Centre Weston teaches 6 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Civil Engineering, Creative Arts (General) and Public Health & Epidemiology.

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    Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses