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University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

Wakefield

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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

scored higher in 2 categories

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3/5

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bedfordshire leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Bedfordshire both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and Computer Science. University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offers 54 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 6 and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), against £27,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is higher in 2 and University of Bedfordshire in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#99
2017
Established
1882
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

University of Bedfordshire

91%
88.1%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
30.1%

International

International student share

54
306

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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.

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

No published data on international students

    VS

    Bedfordshire

    31 countries · 30.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India56.2%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
    • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%

    Subjects

    18 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.

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    University of Bedfordshire

    Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering, Politics & International Relations.

    Only at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    Only at University of Bedfordshire

    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

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data
    University of Bedfordshire
    £16,900

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) 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.

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    University of Bedfordshire

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      No dataSatisfaction94%

    • Computer Science

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    • Education Studies

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      83%Satisfaction93%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      95%Satisfaction94%

    • Computing & IT

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Bedfordshire?

    Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Law, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Music, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation and 6 more.

    Is University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Bedfordshire better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), and £22,000 from University of Bedfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Bedfordshire offer more courses?

    University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) lists 54 courses.

    What can you study at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) but not at University of Bedfordshire?

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) teaches 8 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Fine Art, Management, Agriculture & Land Management, Dance, Drama & Theatre, Architecture, Heritage & Conservation and Performing Arts (General).

    What can you study at University of Bedfordshire but not at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)?

    University of Bedfordshire teaches 41 subject areas that University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Psychology (General), English Language and 33 more.

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    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)54 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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