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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 Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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

Plymouth

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth at a glance

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Plymouth both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Law. University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offers 54 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Plymouth 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 £28,000 from University of Plymouth. 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 3 and University of Plymouth in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#691
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#56
2017
Established
1862
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 Plymouth

91%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
11.9%

International

International student share

54
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
10

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

    Plymouth

    71 countries · 11.9% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
    • 🇨🇳China12.2%
    • 🇮🇳India11%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

    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 Plymouth

    Also taught at both: Fine Art, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Drama & Theatre, Heritage & Conservation.

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

    Only at University of Plymouth

    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 Plymouth
    £19,200

    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 Plymouth
    £19,500

    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 Plymouth

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Computer Science

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      No dataSatisfaction72%

    • Management

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      No dataSatisfactionNo data

    • Politics & International Relations

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction86%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      83%Satisfaction79%

    • Education Studies

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      No dataSatisfaction94%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      100%Satisfaction86%

    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 Plymouth

    GREAT Scholarships

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Tamar Engineering Project

    £4,500

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £4,000

    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 Plymouth: 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 Plymouth?

    Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Agriculture & Land Management and 9 more.

    Is University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Plymouth 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 £24,000 from University of Plymouth. 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 Plymouth offer more courses?

    University of Plymouth lists 310 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 Plymouth?

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) teaches 5 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Dance, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computing & IT and Performing Arts (General).

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

    University of Plymouth teaches 57 subject areas that University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Adult Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physical Geography & Climate and 49 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 Plymouth310 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses