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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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 0 categories

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Lancashire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lancashire leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.

University Centre Somerset vs University of Lancashire at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University of Lancashire both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Psychology (General). University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University Centre Somerset is about £3,830 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lancashire is higher in 6 and University Centre Somerset in 1. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £32,000 from University of Lancashire. In Applied Computing, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#76
2015
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

No data
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
20.5%

International

International student share

27
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
15

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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    Lancashire

    74 countries · 20.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.3%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
    • 🌐Nepal6.6%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

    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 Lancashire

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    Only at University of Lancashire

    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 Lancashire
    £17,330

    University Centre Somerset is about £3,830 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    University of Lancashire
    £19,250

    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 Lancashire

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      No dataSatisfaction79%

    • Adult Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
      86%SatisfactionNo data

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      86%SatisfactionNo data

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      No dataSatisfaction92%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      No dataSatisfaction82%

    • Applied Computing

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      91%Satisfaction73%

    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 Lancashire

    Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Estranged Student Support

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs University of Lancashire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University Centre Somerset is about £3,830 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 Lancashire?

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

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

    Manufacturing & Production Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £29,500 from University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 3 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts and Computing & IT.

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

    University of Lancashire teaches 71 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Law, Medicine, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Music, Design & Fashion, Social Work, Aerospace Engineering and 63 more.

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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses