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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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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3/3

Plymouth

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University of Plymouth both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Adult Nursing. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University Centre Somerset is about £5,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Plymouth is higher in 6 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £29,000 from University of Plymouth. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Plymouth is higher in 2 and University Centre Somerset in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#691
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#56
2015
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
No
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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 Plymouth

No data
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
11.9%

International

International student share

27
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
10

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

    Plymouth

    71 countries · 11.9% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
    • 🇨🇳China12.2%
    • 🇮🇳India11%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

    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 Plymouth

    • Psychology (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Fee not available

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Fee not available

      8 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    • Adult Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £19,200 (UG)

    • Agriculture & Land Management

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    • History

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      1 course

      Fee not available

      5 courses

      Typical fee £30,000 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    • Mental Health Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,200 (UG)

    • Chemical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    Only at University of Plymouth

    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 Plymouth
    £19,200

    University Centre Somerset is about £5,700 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    University of Plymouth
    £19,500

    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 Plymouth

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      No dataSatisfaction91%

    • Adult Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      86%Satisfaction87%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction79%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      86%Satisfaction91%

    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 Plymouth

    GREAT Scholarships

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Tamar Engineering Project

    £4,500

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs University of Plymouth: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University Centre Somerset is about £5,700 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 Plymouth?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Agriculture & Land Management, History, Mechanical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing and Chemical Engineering.

    Is University Centre Somerset or University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 4 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Computing & IT, Applied Computing and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

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

    University of Plymouth teaches 68 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Computer Science and 60 more.

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