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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 Chester

Chester · Guardian UK #91

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/7

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

scored higher in 1 category

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6/7

Chester

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Chester leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is ahead on satisfaction.

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

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Chester both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offers 54 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Chester is higher in 5 and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) in 0. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), against £21,500 from University of Chester. Of the 2 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 Chester in 0.

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
#1501
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Guardian UK
#91
2017
Established
1839
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Chester

91%
83.9%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
28.7%

International

International student share

54
329

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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

    Chester

    52 countries · 28.7% international

    • 🇮🇳India32.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

    Subjects

    21 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 Chester

    Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Dance, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT, Performing Arts (General).

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

    Only at University of Chester

    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 Chester
    £14,950

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

    Postgraduate

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data
    University of Chester
    £15,500

    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 Chester

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      No dataSatisfaction79%

    • Politics & International Relations

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction86%

    • Computer Science

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      100%Satisfaction78%

    • Education Studies

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

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

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    University of Chester

    NHS Learning Support Fund

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Visit Us Travel Bursary

    £100

    Deadline: N/A

    Futures Employability Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

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

    Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Law, Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art and 9 more.

    Is University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Chester 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 £21,500 from University of Chester. 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 Chester offer more courses?

    University of Chester lists 329 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 Chester?

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) teaches 5 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Management, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Heritage & Conservation.

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

    University of Chester teaches 52 subject areas that University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Archaeology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Geography (General), Marketing and 44 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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    University of Chester329 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses