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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/6
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 3 categories
3/6
Bedfordshire
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre South Devon and University of Bedfordshire are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment; University of Bedfordshire on established, graduate salary, courses.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Bedfordshire both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science and Psychology (General). University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University Centre South Devon is about £3,400 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 4 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 £27,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 6 and University of Bedfordshire in 2.
World & National Rankings
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Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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University Centre South Devon
University of Bedfordshire
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
Bedfordshire
31 countries · 30.1% international
- 🇮🇳India56.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
- 🇷🇴Romania4.6%
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 South Devon
University of Bedfordshire
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Computer Science
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Design & Fashion
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Health & Social Care
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
General Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Social Sciences (General)
Music
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 Bedfordshire
- £16,900
University Centre South Devon is about £3,400 a year cheaper.
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 Bedfordshire
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£23,00090%Satisfaction94%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£27,50087%Satisfaction85%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000100%Satisfaction80%Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,50099%Satisfaction93%Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£17,00087%Satisfaction73%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,50098%Satisfaction94%Social Sciences (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500100%Satisfaction95%Music
£14,500Salary (3 years)£20,00091%Satisfaction96%
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University Centre South Devon vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Bedfordshire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University Centre South Devon is about £3,400 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 Bedfordshire?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Social Sciences (General) and Music.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Bedfordshire better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £23,000 from University of Bedfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre South Devon and 94% at University of Bedfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Bedfordshire offer more courses?
University of Bedfordshire lists 306 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 Bedfordshire?
University Centre South Devon teaches 6 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Creative Arts (General) and Management.
What can you study at University of Bedfordshire but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Bedfordshire teaches 47 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Education Studies, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 39 more.
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