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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 Greater Manchester

Bolton

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.

2/7

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

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Greater Manchester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Greater Manchester leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is ahead on established, satisfaction.

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

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Greater Manchester both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Health & Social Care and Business & Management (General). University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offers 54 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greater Manchester 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 Education Studies: £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), against £18,000 from University of Greater Manchester. 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 1 and University of Greater Manchester 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
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Guardian UK
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2017
Established
2024
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 Greater Manchester

91%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.4%

International

International student share

54
281

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

    Greater Manchester

    30 countries · 25.4% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
    • 🇮🇳India10.8%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%

    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 Greater Manchester

    Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Politics & International Relations.

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

    Only at University of Greater Manchester

    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 Greater Manchester
    £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.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data
    University of Greater Manchester
    £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 Greater Manchester

    • Education Studies

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      No dataSatisfaction92%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500
      95%Satisfaction98%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfaction98%

    • Computing & IT

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction93%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      No dataSatisfaction100%

    • Computer Science

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    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 Greater Manchester

    Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21

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    Deadline: N/A

    Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

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    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

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    Deadline: N/A

    The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

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    Deadline: N/A

    The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

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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 Greater Manchester: 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 Greater Manchester?

    Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General), Dance, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Management, Music, Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 9 more.

    Is University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Greater Manchester better for Education Studies?

    Education Studies graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), and £18,000 from University of Greater Manchester. 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 Greater Manchester offer more courses?

    University of Greater Manchester lists 281 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 Greater Manchester?

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) teaches 5 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Drama & Theatre, Architecture, Heritage & Conservation and Performing Arts (General).

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

    University of Greater Manchester teaches 35 subject areas that University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) does not, including Psychology (General), Nursing (General), Dentistry, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Teacher Training, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Social Work and 27 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 Greater Manchester281 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses