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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 Somerset
scored higher in 1 category
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University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre South Devon leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.
University Centre Somerset vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University Centre South Devon both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Psychology (General). University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon, so the two cost about the same.
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 Somerset
University Centre South Devon
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 Somerset
No published data on international students
University Centre South Devon
No published data on international students
Subjects
5 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 Somerset
University Centre South Devon
Childhood & Youth Studies
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Psychology (General)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Only at University Centre Somerset
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 Somerset
- £13,500
- University Centre South Devon
- £13,500
About the same.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Somerset
Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Technical Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
University Centre South Devon
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University Centre Somerset vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University Centre South Devon cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon, so the two cost about the same. 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 Somerset and University Centre South Devon?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
Does University Centre Somerset or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University Centre South Devon?
University Centre Somerset teaches 9 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, History, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Mechanical Engineering and 1 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at University Centre Somerset?
University Centre South Devon teaches 13 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Physics, Animal Science, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General), Computer Science and 5 more.
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