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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 Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

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

Derby

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Derby 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 Derby at a glance

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Derby both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offers 54 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 subject areas.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Derby 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 Computer Science: £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), against £29,000 from University of Derby. 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 Derby in 0, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#80
2017
Established
1851
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Derby

91%
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.3%

International

International student share

54
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

    Derby

    64 countries · 14.3% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
    • 🇮🇳India15.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
    • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

    Subjects

    23 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 Derby

    Also taught at both: Fine Art, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Computing & IT, Heritage & Conservation.

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

    Only at University of Derby

    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 Derby
    £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.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data
    University of Derby
    £17,500

    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 Derby

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Education Studies

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      No dataSatisfaction98%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      95%Satisfaction95%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction83%

    • Politics & International Relations

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Computer Science

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction73%

    Scholarships for International Students

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

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    University of Derby

    Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

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    Deadline: N/A

    Golding Awards

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    Deadline: N/A

    Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

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    Deadline: N/A

    Sitwell Scholarship

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    Deadline: N/A

    Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

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    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 Derby: 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 Derby?

    Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Law, Music, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Politics & International Relations, Architecture and 11 more.

    Is University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Derby 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 £21,000 from University of Derby. 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 Derby offer more courses?

    University of Derby lists 375 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 Derby?

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) teaches 3 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Dance and Performing Arts (General).

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

    University of Derby teaches 51 subject areas that University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Economics, English Studies, Civil Engineering, Accounting and 43 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 Derby375 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses