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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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West of Scotland
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of the West of Scotland both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Applied Computing, Computing & IT and Childhood & Youth Studies. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University Centre Somerset is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Somerset is higher in 3 and University of the West of Scotland in 3. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £28,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 2 and University Centre Somerset in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 the West of Scotland
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
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
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 the West of Scotland
Applied Computing
Computing & IT
Childhood & Youth Studies
Psychology (General)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Adult Nursing
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mental Health Nursing
Only at University Centre Somerset
Only at University of the West of Scotland
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 the West of Scotland
- £15,500
University Centre Somerset is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Somerset
- No data
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
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 the West of Scotland
Applied Computing
£25,000Salary (3 years)£22,00091%Satisfaction90%Childhood & Youth Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)£24,500No dataSatisfaction92%Adult Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£28,50086%Satisfaction87%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction80%Mechanical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£25,500No dataSatisfaction89%Mental Health Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£28,50086%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Somerset
Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
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Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
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Deadline: N/A
HE Technical Support Fund
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Deadline: N/A
University of the West of Scotland
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University Centre Somerset vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University Centre Somerset is about £2,000 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 the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Applied Computing, Computing & IT, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mental Health Nursing.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of the West of Scotland better for Applied Computing?
Applied Computing graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £22,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University Centre Somerset and 90% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of the West of Scotland?
University Centre Somerset teaches 5 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, History and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 40 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, General Engineering, Applied Psychology, Accounting, Physics and 32 more.
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