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Peterborough
York · Guardian UK #105
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/5
University Centre Peterborough
scored higher in 1 category
4/5
York St John
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
York St John University leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (established, employment, courses, scholarship). University Centre Peterborough is ahead on satisfaction.
University Centre Peterborough vs York St John University at a glance
University Centre Peterborough and York St John University both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, English Literature and Business & Management (General). University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas; York St John University offers 199 courses across 49 subject areas.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Peterborough is higher in 4 and York St John University 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
York St John University
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
York St John
35 countries · 37.1% international
- 🌐Nepal33.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria25.4%
- 🇮🇳India20.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan4.1%
- 🌐Sri Lanka4%
Subjects
12 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
York St John University
Media & Film Studies
3 coursesFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
English Literature
2 coursesFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Marketing
Education Studies
Sociology & Criminology
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Creative Writing
Psychology (General)
Journalism
Games Design & Computer Animation
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.
Undergraduate
- University Centre Peterborough
- No data
- York St John University
- £14,000
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Peterborough
- No data
- York St John University
- £11,800
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
York St John University
Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,00082%Satisfaction91%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50076%Satisfaction71%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50094%Satisfaction90%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000100%Satisfaction77%Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00093%Satisfaction88%Journalism
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,00086%Satisfaction92%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre Peterborough vs York St John University: common questions
What subjects can you study at both University Centre Peterborough and York St John University?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, English Literature, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Marketing, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Writing, Psychology (General), Journalism and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Does University Centre Peterborough or York St John University offer more courses?
York St John University lists 199 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Peterborough but not at York St John University?
University Centre Peterborough teaches 8 subject areas that York St John University does not, including Performing Arts (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Animal Science, Computing & IT, Ecology & Conservation, Forensic Science and Health & Social Care.
What can you study at York St John University but not at University Centre Peterborough?
York St John University teaches 37 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Asian Languages & Studies, History, Management and 29 more.
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