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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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.

1/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 1 category

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2/3

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University of Hertfordshire both teach 11 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 of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University Centre Somerset is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 7 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £37,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 2 and University of Hertfordshire in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#69
2015
Established
1952
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 Hertfordshire

No data
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
57.5%

International

International student share

27
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
0

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

    VS

    Hertfordshire

    77 countries · 57.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India44.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
    • 🇨🇳China1.8%

    Subjects

    11 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 Hertfordshire

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      43 courses

      Typical fee £17,950 (PG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £16,250 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      1 course

      Fee not available

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • History

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Mental Health Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Fee not available

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Adult Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    Only at University of Hertfordshire

    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 Hertfordshire
    £15,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    University of Hertfordshire
    £18,000

    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 Hertfordshire

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      No dataSatisfaction77%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      No dataSatisfaction67%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£37,500
      86%Satisfaction89%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Computing & IT

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      91%Satisfaction81%

    • Adult Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
      86%Satisfaction89%

    • Applied Computing

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      91%Satisfaction78%

    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 Hertfordshire

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions

    Is University Centre Somerset or University of Hertfordshire cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University Centre Somerset is about £2,000 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 Hertfordshire?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, History, Mental Health Nursing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computing & IT, Adult Nursing and Applied Computing.

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

    Manufacturing & Production Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £30,000 from University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre Somerset or University of Hertfordshire offer more courses?

    University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 3 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts and Chemical Engineering.

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

    University of Hertfordshire teaches 75 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical Specialities and 67 more.

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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses