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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Swansea · Guardian UK #83

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.

5/7

Southampton

scored higher in 5 categories

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2/7

Wales Trinity Saint David

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Wales Trinity Saint David is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Wales Trinity Saint David both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers 293 courses across 41 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £3,480 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,800 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £1,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 12 and University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 6. The widest gap is in Manufacturing & Production Engineering: £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £42,500 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Wales Trinity Saint David is higher in 12 and Southampton, Solent University in 7, with 1 about level.

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
#83
1855
Established
1822
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 Wales Trinity Saint David

88.2%
91%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£24,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
8.7%

International

International student share

294
293

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
5

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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Wales Trinity Saint David

18 countries · 8.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India57.3%
  • 🇨🇳China18.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh13.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland0.7%

Subjects

24 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 Wales Trinity Saint David

Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Social Work, Fine Art, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

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 Wales Trinity Saint David
£15,600

University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £3,480 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
£16,800

University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £1,550 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 Wales Trinity Saint David

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£42,500
    89%Satisfaction97%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£13,000
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Management

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£15,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Building & Construction

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    97%Satisfaction74%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Health & Social Care

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
    95%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 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 Wales Trinity Saint David

Alumni Postgraduate Taught Discount

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Constituent College Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Course Costs Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Ethnicity Equality Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Reaching Wider Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David: common questions

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Wales Trinity Saint David cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £3,480 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,800 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £1,550 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 Wales Trinity Saint David?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Law, Management, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Music and 12 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Wales Trinity Saint David better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £18,500 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 85% at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Southampton, Solent University or University of Wales Trinity Saint David offer more courses?

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of Wales Trinity Saint David lists 293 courses.

What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?

Southampton, Solent University teaches 18 subject areas that University of Wales Trinity Saint David does not, including Business & Management (General), Accounting, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Journalism and 10 more.

What can you study at University of Wales Trinity Saint David but not at Southampton, Solent University?

University of Wales Trinity Saint David teaches 17 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including History, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, English Studies, Philosophy, Environmental Sciences, Teacher Training, Ancient Languages and 9 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Wales Trinity Saint David293 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses