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University Centre Bishop Burton

Beverley

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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92

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 1 category

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Staffordshire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Staffordshire leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Bishop Burton is ahead on scholarship.

University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of Staffordshire at a glance

University Centre Bishop Burton and University of Staffordshire both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £4,310 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 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Staffordshire is higher in 3 and University Centre Bishop Burton in 0.

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
#1201
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Guardian UK
#92
1954
Established
1914
No
Russell Group
No
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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 Bishop Burton

University of Staffordshire

No data
83%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
87.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
4.1%

International

International student share

32
287

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
1

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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    Staffordshire

    26 countries · 4.1% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
    • 🇮🇳India19.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

    Subjects

    6 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 Staffordshire

    Only at University Centre Bishop Burton

    Only at University of Staffordshire

    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 Staffordshire
    £17,090

    University Centre Bishop Burton is about £4,310 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Bishop Burton
    No data
    University of Staffordshire
    £17,500

    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 Staffordshire

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      82%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      85%Satisfaction89%

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      71%Satisfaction79%

    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 Staffordshire

    Smart Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of Staffordshire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £4,310 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 Staffordshire?

    Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and Social Policy & Public Policy.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Bishop Burton, and £20,500 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at University Centre Bishop Burton and 93% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Staffordshire lists 287 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 Staffordshire?

    University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 4 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management and Agricultural Sciences.

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

    University of Staffordshire teaches 46 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Applied Computing, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Software Engineering and 38 more.

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