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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 1 category
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Sussex
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Sussex 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 Sussex at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of Sussex both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General) and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University Centre Somerset is about £10,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 4 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 £26,000 from University of Sussex.
World & National Rankings
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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 Sussex
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
Sussex
115 countries · 25.3% international
- 🇨🇳China21.6%
- 🇮🇳India7.9%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
- 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%
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 Sussex
Childhood & Youth Studies
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
30 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
History
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computing & IT
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 Sussex
- £23,500
University Centre Somerset is about £10,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of Sussex
- £23,500
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 Sussex
Childhood & Youth Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)£26,000No dataSatisfaction86%Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000No dataSatisfaction89%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000No dataSatisfaction91%Mechanical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£32,500No dataSatisfaction79%
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 Sussex
Chancellor's International Scholarships
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Sussex Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Somerset vs University of Sussex: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Sussex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University Centre Somerset is about £10,000 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 Sussex?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Computing & IT.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Sussex better for Childhood & Youth Studies?
Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £26,000 from University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of Sussex offer more courses?
University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of Sussex?
University Centre Somerset teaches 6 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Mental Health Nursing and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
What can you study at University of Sussex but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of Sussex teaches 68 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Law and 60 more.
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