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Brighton · QS World #901
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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Brighton
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Brighton leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Brighton at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Brighton both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies and Computer Science. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University Centre South Devon is about £3,750 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Brighton is higher in 5 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £14,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, against £23,500 from University of Brighton. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 5 and University of Brighton 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 Brighton
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
Brighton
93 countries · 14.3% international
- 🇮🇳India12.1%
- 🇨🇳China7.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
- 🇺🇸United States5%
- 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%
Subjects
13 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 Brighton
Design & Fashion
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £31,000 (PG)
Computer Science
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
General Engineering
Social Sciences (General)
Health & Social Care
Media & Film Studies
Psychology (General)
Management
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 Brighton
- £17,250
University Centre South Devon is about £3,750 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Brighton
- £18,790
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 Brighton
Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£23,50087%Satisfaction80%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£28,00087%Satisfaction81%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£25,50090%Satisfaction85%Social Sciences (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500100%Satisfaction80%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000100%Satisfaction88%Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)£27,50097%SatisfactionNo dataMusic
£14,500Salary (3 years)£21,50091%Satisfaction100%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Devon
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Ruby Lee Progression scholarship
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Vice-Chancellor Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
Widening Access Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of Brighton: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Brighton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University Centre South Devon is about £3,750 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 South Devon and University of Brighton?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, General Engineering, Social Sciences (General), Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Management and 1 more.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Brighton better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £14,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £23,500 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 80% at University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Brighton offer more courses?
University of Brighton lists 255 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 Brighton?
University Centre South Devon teaches 5 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology and Creative Arts (General).
What can you study at University of Brighton but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Brighton teaches 58 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Architecture and 50 more.
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