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Peterborough
Paisley · Guardian UK #115
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.
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University Centre Peterborough
scored higher in 1 category
3/4
West of Scotland
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland at a glance
University Centre Peterborough and University of the West of Scotland both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computing & IT and Education Studies. University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Peterborough is higher in 2 and University of the West of Scotland in 0, with 1 about level.
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 the West of Scotland
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
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
Subjects
13 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 the West of Scotland
Business & Management (General)
Computing & IT
Education Studies
Media & Film Studies
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Sociology & Criminology
Health & Social Care
Journalism
Forensic Science
Marketing
Psychology (General)
Only at University Centre Peterborough
Only at University of the West of Scotland
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 Peterborough
- No data
- University of the West of Scotland
- £15,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Peterborough
- No data
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
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 the West of Scotland
Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction96%Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00093%Satisfaction91%Journalism
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50086%Satisfaction87%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre Peterborough vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
What subjects can you study at both University Centre Peterborough and University of the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Forensic Science, Marketing and 1 more.
Does University Centre Peterborough or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Peterborough but not at University of the West of Scotland?
University Centre Peterborough teaches 7 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Performing Arts (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Animal Science, English Literature, Creative Writing, Ecology & Conservation and Games Design & Computer Animation.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at University Centre Peterborough?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 36 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, General Engineering, Applied Psychology, Accounting and 28 more.
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