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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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South Wales
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of South Wales 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 South Wales at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of South Wales both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and Childhood & Youth Studies. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University Centre Somerset is about £2,700 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of South Wales is higher in 3 and University Centre Somerset in 1. The widest gap is in Mechanical Engineering: £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £33,000 from University of South Wales. 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.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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University Centre Somerset
University of South Wales
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
South Wales
71 countries · 22% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
Subjects
8 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 South Wales
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Applied Computing
Crafts & Applied Arts
History
Only at University Centre Somerset
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 South Wales
- £16,200
University Centre Somerset is about £2,700 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of South Wales
- £17,900
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 South Wales
Childhood & Youth Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)£18,500No dataSatisfaction93%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£30,000No dataSatisfaction94%Mechanical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000No dataSatisfaction90%Applied Computing
£25,000Salary (3 years)£30,50091%Satisfaction80%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity 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
University of South Wales
USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028
100%
Deadline: Jul 2027
USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
FAQ
University Centre Somerset vs University of South Wales: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of South Wales cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University Centre Somerset is about £2,700 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 South Wales?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts and History.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of South Wales better for Childhood & Youth Studies?
Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £18,500 from University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of South Wales offer more courses?
University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of South Wales?
University Centre Somerset teaches 6 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.
What can you study at University of South Wales but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of South Wales teaches 55 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Healthcare Science, Business & Management (General), Law, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and 47 more.
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