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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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

Sunderland

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sunderland 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 Sunderland at a glance

University Centre Somerset and University of Sunderland both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management and Childhood & Youth Studies. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University Centre Somerset is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Somerset is higher in 4 and University of Sunderland in 2. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £29,000 from University of Sunderland. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 3 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
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#86
2015
Established
1901
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 Sunderland

No data
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
36.5%

International

International student share

27
193

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

    Sunderland

    56 countries · 36.5% international

    • 🌐Nepal29.5%
    • 🇮🇳India17.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
    • 🇨🇳China7.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

    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 Sunderland

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Agriculture & Land Management

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Fee not available

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      1 course

      Fee not available

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Chemical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,000 (PG)

    • Adult Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Mental Health Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    Only at University of Sunderland

    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 Sunderland
    £17,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    University of Sunderland
    £17,000

    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 Sunderland

    • Agriculture & Land Management

      £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
      95%Satisfaction97%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      No dataSatisfaction100%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction76%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction78%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction82%

    • Adult Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      86%Satisfaction88%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      86%Satisfaction90%

    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 Sunderland

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University Centre Somerset is about £4,000 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 Sunderland?

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

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

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

    University of Sunderland lists 193 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 4 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Computing & IT, History and Applied Computing.

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

    University of Sunderland teaches 46 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Journalism and 38 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses