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Peterborough
Northampton · QS World #1201
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 4 datapoints
We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/4
University Centre Peterborough
scored higher in 1 category
3/4
Northampton
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Northampton leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (established, employment, courses). University Centre Peterborough is ahead on satisfaction.
University Centre Peterborough vs University of Northampton at a glance
University Centre Peterborough and University of Northampton both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Education Studies and Games Design & Computer Animation. University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Northampton is higher in 4 and University Centre Peterborough in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
University Centre Peterborough
University of Northampton
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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 Peterborough
No published data on international students
Northampton
35 countries · 16.4% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
- 🇮🇳India14.2%
- 🌐Nepal8.3%
- 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%
Subjects
14 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 Peterborough
University of Northampton
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesFee not available
12 coursesTypical fee £19,000 (PG)
Education Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
1 courseFee not available
11 coursesFee not available
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Marketing
Psychology (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Journalism
Health & Social Care
Computing & IT
Only at University Centre Peterborough
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.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Peterborough
- No data
- University of Northampton
- £19,000
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough 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 Peterborough
University of Northampton
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,50076%Satisfaction80%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000100%Satisfaction94%Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50093%Satisfaction99%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,50094%Satisfaction89%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50082%Satisfaction90%Journalism
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50086%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre Peterborough vs University of Northampton: common questions
What subjects can you study at both University Centre Peterborough and University of Northampton?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Marketing, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Journalism and 2 more.
Does University Centre Peterborough or University of Northampton offer more courses?
University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Peterborough but not at University of Northampton?
University Centre Peterborough teaches 6 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Performing Arts (General), Animal Science, English Literature, Creative Writing, Ecology & Conservation and Forensic Science.
What can you study at University of Northampton but not at University Centre Peterborough?
University of Northampton teaches 46 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Law, Music, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management and 38 more.
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