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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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Wrexham University

Wrexham · Guardian UK #110

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

Wrexham

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Wrexham University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.

University Centre Somerset vs Wrexham University at a glance

University Centre Somerset and Wrexham University both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £750 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Wrexham University is higher in 7 and University Centre Somerset in 2. The widest gap is in Manufacturing & Production Engineering: £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £41,500 from Wrexham University. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 2 and Wrexham University in 2.

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
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Guardian UK
#110
2015
Established
1887
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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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

Wrexham University

No data
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.9%

International

International student share

27
159

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

    Wrexham

    19 countries · 22.9% international

    • 🇮🇳India66.8%
    • 🇩🇪Germany7.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh7.4%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.8%

    Subjects

    12 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

    Wrexham University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £12,750 (UG)

    • Adult Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £12,750 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,750 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,750 (UG)

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,750 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £12,750 (UG)

    • Chemical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,750 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Fee not available

      3 courses

      Typical fee £12,750 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,750 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Mechanical Engineering

      1 course

      Fee not available

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,250 (UG)

    • Mental Health Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,750 (UG)

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    Only at Wrexham University

    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
    Wrexham University
    £12,750

    Wrexham University is about £750 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Somerset
    No data
    Wrexham University
    £12,500

    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

    Wrexham University

    • Adult Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      86%Satisfaction89%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
      No dataSatisfaction75%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      No dataSatisfactionNo data

    • Chemical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
      No dataSatisfaction75%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
      No dataSatisfaction75%

    • Applied Computing

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      91%Satisfaction69%

    • Computing & IT

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      91%Satisfaction69%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
      No dataSatisfaction75%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      86%Satisfaction96%

    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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    Wrexham University

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    FAQ

    University Centre Somerset vs Wrexham University: common questions

    Is University Centre Somerset or Wrexham University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £750 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 Wrexham University?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Applied Computing, Computing & IT, Mechanical Engineering and Mental Health Nursing.

    Is University Centre Somerset or Wrexham University better for Adult Nursing?

    Adult Nursing graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £24,000 from Wrexham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University Centre Somerset and 89% at Wrexham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre Somerset or Wrexham University offer more courses?

    Wrexham University lists 159 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

    What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Wrexham University?

    University Centre Somerset teaches 2 subject areas that Wrexham University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management and History.

    What can you study at Wrexham University but not at University Centre Somerset?

    Wrexham University teaches 40 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 32 more.

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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Wrexham University159 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses