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Bath · QS World #125
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 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 South Devon
scored higher in 2 categories
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Bath
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Bath leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Bath at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Bath both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Physics, Computer Science and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £32,000 at University of Bath: University Centre South Devon is about £18,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 3 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, against £39,000 from University of Bath. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 4 and University of Bath 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 South Devon
University of Bath
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 South Devon
No published data on international students
Bath
96 countries · 23.8% international
- 🇮🇳India15.2%
- 🇨🇳China9.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
- 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
- 🇪🇸Spain5.2%
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 South Devon
University of Bath
Physics
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £32,000 (UG)
Computer Science
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £32,000 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £32,000 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £32,000 (UG)
Management
Psychology (General)
Social Sciences (General)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Childhood & Youth Studies
Health & Social Care
Only at University Centre South Devon
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 South Devon
- £13,500
- University of Bath
- £32,000
University Centre South Devon is about £18,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Bath
- £29,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon
University of Bath
Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£39,00087%Satisfaction85%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£26,00090%Satisfaction93%Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)£41,00097%Satisfaction91%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500100%Satisfaction90%Social Sciences (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500100%Satisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Devon
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Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship
£20,780
Deadline: N/A
The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships
£12,400
Deadline: N/A
Bath Global Excellence Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM
100%
Deadline: N/A
GREAT Scholarships 2026
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of Bath: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Bath cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £32,000 at University of Bath: University Centre South Devon is about £18,500 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 South Devon and University of Bath?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Physics, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Management, Psychology (General), Social Sciences (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and Health & Social Care.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Bath better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £39,000 from University of Bath. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 85% at University of Bath. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Bath offer more courses?
University of Bath lists 303 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at University of Bath?
University Centre South Devon teaches 8 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Animal Science, General Engineering, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Creative Arts (General), Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies and Music.
What can you study at University of Bath but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Bath teaches 39 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Civil Engineering, Biochemistry, International Development and 31 more.
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