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University Centre Bishop Burton

Beverley

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 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 Bishop Burton

scored higher in 0 categories

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Plymouth

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Bishop Burton does not lead in any category where both have data.

University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of Plymouth at a glance

University Centre Bishop Burton and University of Plymouth both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £6,420 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Bishop Burton is higher in 1 and University of Plymouth in 1.

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
1954
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
No
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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 Bishop Burton

University of Plymouth

No data
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
11.9%

International

International student share

32
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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 Bishop Burton

No published data on international students

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    Plymouth

    71 countries · 11.9% international

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

    Subjects

    5 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 Bishop Burton

    University of Plymouth

    Only at University Centre Bishop Burton

    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 Bishop Burton
    £12,780
    University of Plymouth
    £19,200

    University Centre Bishop Burton is about £6,420 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Bishop Burton
    No data
    University of Plymouth
    £19,500

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Bishop Burton 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 Bishop Burton

    University of Plymouth

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      85%Satisfaction83%

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
      71%Satisfaction95%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Bishop Burton

    Alumni Master's Bursary

    £1,500

    Deadline: N/A

    IOT Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    Employability Bursary

    £300

    Deadline: N/A

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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 Bishop Burton vs University of Plymouth: common questions

    Is University Centre Bishop Burton or University of Plymouth cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £6,420 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

    What subjects can you study at both University Centre Bishop Burton and University of Plymouth?

    Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Agriculture & Land Management and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

    Does University Centre Bishop Burton or University of Plymouth offer more courses?

    University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.

    What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at University of Plymouth?

    University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 5 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Countryside & Rural Management, Social Policy & Public Policy and Agricultural Sciences.

    What can you study at University of Plymouth but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?

    University of Plymouth teaches 73 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Psychology (General), Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing and 65 more.

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