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Swansea University

Swansea · QS World #322

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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Swansea

scored higher in 2 categories

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0/2

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Swansea University leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.

Swansea University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

Swansea University and University Centre Somerset both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Chemical Engineering. Swansea University offers 916 courses across 97 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,550 a year at Swansea University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £8,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Swansea University is higher in 6 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £30,500 three years after graduating from Swansea University, against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 2 and Swansea University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#322
QS World
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#301
THE World
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#32
Guardian UK
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1920
Established
2015
No
Russell Group
No
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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.

Swansea University

University Centre Somerset

86.1%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£31,800
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.5%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.1%
No data

International

International student share

916
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
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.

Swansea

73 countries · 14.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India25.4%
  • 🇨🇳China12.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.2%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.5%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.9%
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University Centre Somerset

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    11 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.

    Swansea University

    University Centre Somerset

    Only at Swansea University

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    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

    Swansea University
    £21,550
    University Centre Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £8,050 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Swansea University
    £22,950
    University Centre Somerset
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset 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.

    Swansea University

    University Centre Somerset

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £30,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      69%SatisfactionNo data

    • Chemical Engineering

      £31,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      93%SatisfactionNo data

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      75%SatisfactionNo data

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £29,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      86%SatisfactionNo data

    • Adult Nursing

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      76%Satisfaction86%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      70%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Swansea University

    History and Heritage Studies: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with Museum Wales (RS950)

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with The National Archives (RS948)

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship in History with Museum Wales (RS949)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    PhD Studentship in Sustainable Fusion Steels: Whole Lifecycle Design of Tokamak Vacuum Vessel Steels (RS964)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarships 2025/26

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre Somerset

    Alumni Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Bursary

    £600

    Deadline: N/A

    Advanced Learner Loan Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Diagnostic Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Technical Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Swansea University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

    Is Swansea University or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,550 a year at Swansea University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £8,050 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 Swansea University and University Centre Somerset?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computing & IT, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    Is Swansea University or University Centre Somerset better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £30,000 three years after graduating from Swansea University, and £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Swansea University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    Swansea University lists 916 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at Swansea University but not at University Centre Somerset?

    Swansea University teaches 86 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Mathematics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 78 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Swansea University?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 3 subject areas that Swansea University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts and Applied Computing.

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    Swansea University916 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses