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Chester · Guardian UK #91
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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Chester
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Chester leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.
University Centre Somerset vs University of Chester at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of Chester both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General) and Agriculture & Land Management. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £14,950 at University of Chester: University Centre Somerset is about £1,450 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Chester is higher in 3 and University Centre Somerset in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £30,000 from University of Chester. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 3 and University of Chester in 0.
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 of Chester
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
Chester
52 countries · 28.7% international
- 🇮🇳India32.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
Subjects
10 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 of Chester
Childhood & Youth Studies
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
26 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (PG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (UG)
Agriculture & Land Management
History
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Adult Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Chemical Engineering
Computing & IT
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Only at University Centre Somerset
Only at University of Chester
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 of Chester
- £14,950
University Centre Somerset is about £1,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of Chester
- £15,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset 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 Somerset
University of Chester
Childhood & Youth Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000No dataSatisfactionNo dataAgriculture & Land Management
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,50095%Satisfaction75%Adult Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£27,50086%Satisfaction82%Mental Health Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£30,00086%Satisfaction83%
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 of Chester
NHS Learning Support Fund
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Visit Us Travel Bursary
£100
Deadline: N/A
Futures Employability Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Somerset vs University of Chester: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Chester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £14,950 at University of Chester: University Centre Somerset is about £1,450 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 Somerset and University of Chester?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Agriculture & Land Management, History, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Chester better for Childhood & Youth Studies?
Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £21,000 from University of Chester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of Chester offer more courses?
University of Chester lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of Chester?
University Centre Somerset teaches 4 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied Computing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
What can you study at University of Chester but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of Chester teaches 63 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Politics & International Relations, Archaeology, Computer Science and 55 more.
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