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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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University of Greater Manchester

Bolton

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 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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Greater Manchester

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University Centre Somerset and University of Greater Manchester are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. University Centre Somerset is ahead on established; University of Greater Manchester on courses.

University Centre Somerset vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University of Greater Manchester both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Computing & IT. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University Centre Somerset is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Somerset is higher in 5 and University of Greater Manchester in 1. The widest gap is in Manufacturing & Production Engineering: £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £23,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 1 and University of Greater Manchester in 1.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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2015
Established
2024
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

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 Greater Manchester

No data
87.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

No data
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.4%

International

International student share

27
281

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
5

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

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    Greater Manchester

    30 countries · 25.4% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
    • 🇮🇳India10.8%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%

    Subjects

    9 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 Greater Manchester

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    Only at University of Greater Manchester

    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 Greater Manchester
    £17,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    University of Greater Manchester
    £17,500

    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 Greater Manchester

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      No dataSatisfaction78%

    • Computing & IT

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      91%Satisfaction93%

    • Adult Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      86%Satisfaction84%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      No dataSatisfactionNo data

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University 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

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    University of Greater Manchester

    Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions

    Is University Centre Somerset or University of Greater Manchester cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University Centre Somerset is about £4,000 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 Greater Manchester?

    Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Psychology (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

    Is University Centre Somerset or University of Greater Manchester better for Manufacturing & Production Engineering?

    Manufacturing & Production Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £23,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre Somerset or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?

    University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of Greater Manchester?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 5 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Chemical Engineering, History, Applied Computing and Mental Health Nursing.

    What can you study at University of Greater Manchester but not at University Centre Somerset?

    University of Greater Manchester teaches 47 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Business & Management (General), Dentistry, Dance, Law, Film Production & Cinematography and 39 more.

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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Greater Manchester281 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses