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Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95
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.
4/6
Teesside
scored higher in 4 categories
2/6
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Teesside University leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
Teesside University vs University Centre Weston at a glance
Teesside University and University Centre Weston both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology and Education Studies. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £3,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Weston is higher in 3 and Teesside University in 2. The widest gap is in Social Work: £29,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 5 and Teesside University in 2.
World & National Rankings
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Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Teesside University
University Centre Weston
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Teesside
51 countries · 28.5% international
- 🇮🇳India37.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
- 🇨🇳China8.5%
- 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%
University Centre Weston
No published data on international students
Subjects
9 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.
Teesside University
University Centre Weston
Games Design & Computer Animation
16 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
10 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
Education Studies
Civil Engineering
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Media & Film Studies
Business & Management (General)
Social Work
Health & Social Care
Only at Teesside University
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
- Teesside University
- £17,000
- University Centre Weston
- £13,900
University Centre Weston is about £3,100 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.
Teesside University
University Centre Weston
Games Design & Computer Animation
£21,000Salary (3 years)£20,00093%Satisfaction80%Sociology & Criminology
£20,000Salary (3 years)£22,50087%Satisfaction90%Education Studies
£18,000Salary (3 years)No data94%Satisfaction100%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£26,000Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction93%Media & Film Studies
£19,500Salary (3 years)No data95%Satisfaction100%Business & Management (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)£25,00074%Satisfaction98%Social Work
£29,500Salary (3 years)£22,50099%Satisfaction90%Health & Social Care
£21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500No dataSatisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveTeesside University
Brittan Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: Oct 2026
Santander Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Care Leaver Bursary
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
Beth Mead Scholarship
£1,200
Deadline: Sept 2026
Santander Brighter Futures
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Teesside University vs University Centre Weston: common questions
Is Teesside University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £3,100 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 Teesside University and University Centre Weston?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Social Work and Health & Social Care.
Is Teesside University or University Centre Weston better for Games Design & Computer Animation?
Games Design & Computer Animation graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £20,000 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Teesside University and 80% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Teesside University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?
Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at Teesside University but not at University Centre Weston?
Teesside University teaches 46 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and 38 more.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Teesside University?
University Centre Weston teaches 7 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General) and Public Health & Epidemiology.
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