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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 Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

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

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire at a glance

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Gloucestershire both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies and Film Production & Cinematography. University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offers 54 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Gloucestershire 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 £26,500 from University of Gloucestershire. In Games Design & Computer Animation, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is higher.

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
#103
2017
Established
1847
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 Gloucestershire

91%
84.4%

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%
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.9%

International

International student share

54
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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

    Gloucestershire

    28 countries · 18.9% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
    • 🇮🇳India12.4%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

    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 Gloucestershire

    Also taught at both: Dance, Drama & Theatre, Management, Performing Arts (General), Politics & International Relations, General Engineering.

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

    Only at University of Gloucestershire

    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 Gloucestershire
    £17,430

    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 Gloucestershire

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      No dataSatisfaction94%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction80%

    • Education Studies

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      No dataSatisfaction91%

    • Computer Science

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction77%

    • Management

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      No dataSatisfaction95%

    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 Gloucestershire

    Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

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    Deadline: N/A

    Basketball Scholarship

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    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

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    Deadline: N/A

    The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

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    Deadline: N/A

    Women's Football Scholarship

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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 Gloucestershire: 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 Gloucestershire?

    Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Building & Construction, Fine Art, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and 9 more.

    Is University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Gloucestershire better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £16,000 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 Gloucestershire. 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 Gloucestershire offer more courses?

    University of Gloucestershire lists 284 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 Gloucestershire?

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

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

    University of Gloucestershire teaches 39 subject areas that University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Business Studies, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Psychology (General) and 31 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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