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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 Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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

scored higher in 1 category

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5/6

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses). 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 Hertfordshire at a glance

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Hertfordshire both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General) 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 Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire 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 £32,000 from University of Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#69
2017
Established
1952
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 Hertfordshire

91%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
57.5%

International

International student share

54
468

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

    Hertfordshire

    77 countries · 57.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India44.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
    • 🇨🇳China1.8%

    Subjects

    22 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 Hertfordshire

    Also taught at both: Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Fine Art, Architecture, Computing & IT, Heritage & Conservation, Performing Arts (General).

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

    Only at University of Hertfordshire

    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 Hertfordshire
    £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.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data
    University of Hertfordshire
    £18,000

    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 Hertfordshire

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    • Computer Science

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction78%

    • Politics & International Relations

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
      100%Satisfaction95%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      No dataSatisfaction82%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Education Studies

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      No dataSatisfaction97%

    • Computing & IT

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction81%

    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 Hertfordshire: 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 Hertfordshire?

    Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Music, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Mechanical Engineering and 10 more.

    Is University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Hertfordshire 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 £26,500 from University of Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire offer more courses?

    University of Hertfordshire lists 468 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 Hertfordshire?

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) teaches 4 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Management, Agriculture & Land Management, Dance and Drama & Theatre.

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

    University of Hertfordshire teaches 64 subject areas that University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) does not, including Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical Specialities, Psychology (General), Biotechnology, Marketing and 56 more.

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