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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

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

Southampton

scored higher in 4 categories

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3/7

West of Scotland

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, courses, scholarship). University of the West of Scotland is ahead on satisfaction, international, graduate salary.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of the West of Scotland both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £3,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,070 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 7 and University of the West of Scotland in 6, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £21,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £28,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 7 and University of the West of Scotland in 4.

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
#601
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Guardian UK
#115
1855
Established
1897
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Southampton, Solent University

University of the West of Scotland

88.2%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
30.3%

International

International student share

294
119

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
0

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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West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
  • 🌐Nepal20.4%
  • 🇮🇳India19.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

Subjects

27 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 of the West of Scotland

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Social Work, Technology & Logistics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Biomedical Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Adult Nursing, Education Studies, Marketing, Mathematics.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of the West of Scotland

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 of the West of Scotland
£15,500

University of the West of Scotland is about £3,580 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

University of the West of Scotland is about £2,070 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.

Southampton, Solent University

University of the West of Scotland

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction75%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    77%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%SatisfactionNo data

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    No dataSatisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%SatisfactionNo data

  • General Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Journalism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    92%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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 of the West of Scotland

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £3,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,070 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 of the West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Law, Music, Media & Film Studies, Social Sciences (General), Sociology & Criminology, General Engineering and 15 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of the West of Scotland better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £17,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 91% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Southampton, Solent University or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.

What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at University of the West of Scotland?

Southampton, Solent University teaches 15 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Architecture, Finance & Actuarial Science and 7 more.

What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Southampton, Solent University?

University of the West of Scotland teaches 22 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Computing & IT, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing and 14 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the West of Scotland119 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses