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Belfast · QS World #595
Weston-super-Mare
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.
2/5
Ulster
scored higher in 2 categories
3/5
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Weston leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on established, courses.
Ulster University vs University Centre Weston at a glance
Ulster University and University Centre Weston both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering and Social Work. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £3,590 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Ulster University is higher in 3 and University Centre Weston in 3, with 1 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.
Ulster 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.
Ulster
45 countries · 32.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
- 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
- 🇮🇳India12.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%
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.
Ulster University
University Centre Weston
Sociology & Criminology
Civil Engineering
Social Work
Building & Construction
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Health & Social Care
Media & Film Studies
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Creative Arts (General)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Public Health & Epidemiology
Only at Ulster University
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
- Ulster University
- £17,490
- University Centre Weston
- £13,900
University Centre Weston is about £3,590 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.
Ulster University
University Centre Weston
Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50084%Satisfaction90%Social Work
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50096%Satisfaction90%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50091%Satisfaction90%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data82%Satisfaction100%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)No data91%Satisfaction93%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00091%Satisfaction80%Public Health & Epidemiology
No dataSalary (3 years)No data93%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUlster University
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Ulster University vs University Centre Weston: common questions
Is Ulster University or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £3,590 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 Ulster University and University Centre Weston?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Social Work, Building & Construction, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Does Ulster University or University Centre Weston offer more courses?
Ulster University lists 170 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at Ulster University but not at University Centre Weston?
Ulster University teaches 55 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Law, Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies and 47 more.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Ulster University?
University Centre Weston teaches 5 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Education Studies, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Business & Management (General) and Crafts & Applied Arts.
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