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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/4

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 1 category

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3/4

Liverpool

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.

University Centre Somerset vs University of Liverpool at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University of Liverpool both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University Centre Somerset is about £18,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 4 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Applied Computing: £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £33,000 from University of Liverpool. 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
#139
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THE World
#143
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Guardian UK
#28
2015
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Gold

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 Liverpool

No data
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.1%

International

International student share

27
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
2

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

    Liverpool

    93 countries · 24.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China40.6%
    • 🇮🇳India17.1%
    • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

    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 Liverpool

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    Only at University of Liverpool

    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 Liverpool
    £32,000

    University Centre Somerset is about £18,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    University of Liverpool
    £30,000

    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 Liverpool

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Applied Computing

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      91%Satisfaction81%

    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 Liverpool

    Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University Centre Somerset is about £18,500 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 Liverpool?

    Both universities teach 9 subject areas: History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT and Applied Computing.

    Is University Centre Somerset or University of Liverpool better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £32,000 from University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 5 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

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

    University of Liverpool teaches 85 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Music, Archaeology, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Asian Languages & Studies, Media & Film Studies, Law, Mathematics and 77 more.

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