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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/8

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

3/8

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

UCL (University College London) vs University Centre Weston at a glance

UCL (University College London) and University Centre Weston both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Civil Engineering. UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £15,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 2 and University Centre Weston in 1. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £38,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), against £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 3 and UCL (University College London) in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#8
QS World
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#22
THE World
—
#9
Guardian UK
—
1826
Established
2009
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

UCL (University College London)

University Centre Weston

86.5%
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

£46,400
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.4%
87.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

51.9%
No data

International

International student share

1131
24

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
1

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.

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%
VS

University Centre Weston

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.

    UCL (University College London)

    University Centre Weston

    • Sociology & Criminology

      23 courses

      Typical fee £36,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £39,800 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      17 courses

      Typical fee £39,800 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Building & Construction

      12 courses

      Typical fee £34,750 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Education Studies

      8 courses

      Typical fee £33,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      10 courses

      Typical fee £21,500 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      10 courses

      Typical fee £36,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      7 courses

      Typical fee £39,800 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      3 courses

      Typical fee £42,700 (PG)

      3 courses

      Fee not available

    • Creative Arts (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £33,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      1 course

      Typical fee £42,700 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

    Only at UCL (University College London)

    Only at University Centre Weston

    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

    UCL (University College London)
    £29,800
    University Centre Weston
    £13,900

    University Centre Weston is about £15,900 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    UCL (University College London)
    £34,700
    University Centre Weston
    No data

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

    UCL (University College London)

    University Centre Weston

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £28,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      87%Satisfaction90%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £38,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      93%Satisfaction98%

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      £34,500Salary (3 years)No data
      93%Satisfaction93%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      73%Satisfaction100%

    • Creative Arts (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      96%Satisfaction84%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    UCL (University College London)

    Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

    £25,000

    Deadline: N/A

    AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

    £250

    Deadline: N/A

    Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    UCL (University College London) vs University Centre Weston: common questions

    Is UCL (University College London) or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £15,900 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 UCL (University College London) and University Centre Weston?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology, Media & Film Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Creative Arts (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.

    Is UCL (University College London) or University Centre Weston better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), and £22,500 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at UCL (University College London) and 90% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does UCL (University College London) or University Centre Weston offer more courses?

    UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

    What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at University Centre Weston?

    UCL (University College London) teaches 98 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ancient Languages, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science and 90 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at UCL (University College London)?

    University Centre Weston teaches 5 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Crafts & Applied Arts and Social Work.

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    UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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