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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 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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Northern School of Art
scored higher in 1 category
4/5
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre South Devon leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). The Northern School of Art is ahead on established.
The Northern School of Art vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
The Northern School of Art and University Centre South Devon both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion and Creative Arts (General). The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon, so the two cost about the same.
In Design & Fashion, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, The Northern School of Art is higher. In Design & Fashion, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, the two are about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
The Northern School of Art
University Centre South Devon
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.
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
University Centre South Devon
No published data on international students
Subjects
2 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.
The Northern School of Art
University Centre South Devon
Design & Fashion
Creative Arts (General)
Only at The Northern School of Art
Only at University Centre South Devon
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
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
- University Centre South Devon
- £13,500
About the same.
Postgraduate
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Devon 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.
The Northern School of Art
University Centre South Devon
Design & Fashion
£16,000Salary (3 years)£14,50087%Satisfaction87%
Scholarships for International Students
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The Northern School of Art vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is The Northern School of Art or University Centre South Devon cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon, so the two cost about the same. 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 The Northern School of Art and University Centre South Devon?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Design & Fashion and Creative Arts (General).
Is The Northern School of Art or University Centre South Devon better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,000 three years after graduating from The Northern School of Art, and £14,500 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at The Northern School of Art and 87% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does The Northern School of Art or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at University Centre South Devon?
The Northern School of Art teaches 4 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art and History of Art & Design.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at The Northern School of Art?
University Centre South Devon teaches 16 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 8 more.
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