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University Centre Bishop Burton

Beverley

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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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South Wales

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of South Wales 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 South Wales at a glance

University Centre Bishop Burton and University of South Wales both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and Design & Fashion. University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £3,420 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University Centre Bishop Burton is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Bishop Burton is higher in 2 and University of South Wales in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#83
1954
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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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 South Wales

No data
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22%

International

International student share

32
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
23

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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    South Wales

    71 countries · 22% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
    • 🇮🇳India16.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

    Subjects

    7 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 South Wales

    Only at University Centre Bishop Burton

    Only at University of South Wales

    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 South Wales
    £16,200

    University Centre Bishop Burton is about £3,420 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Bishop Burton
    No data
    University of South Wales
    £17,900

    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 South Wales

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      82%Satisfaction87%

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      71%Satisfaction97%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      85%Satisfaction83%

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      85%Satisfaction81%

    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 South Wales

    USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2027

    USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    FAQ

    University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of South Wales: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £3,420 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 South Wales?

    Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Animal Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology and Social Policy & Public Policy.

    Is University Centre Bishop Burton or University of South Wales better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Bishop Burton, and £21,000 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at University Centre Bishop Burton and 87% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre Bishop Burton or University of South Wales offer more courses?

    University of South Wales lists 331 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 South Wales?

    University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 3 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management and Agricultural Sciences.

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

    University of South Wales teaches 56 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Law, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Teacher Training and 48 more.

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    University Centre Bishop Burton32 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses