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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.
2/7
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Buckingham
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Buckingham 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 Buckingham at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Buckingham both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General) and Media & Film Studies. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Buckingham offers 153 courses across 31 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £44,400 at University of Buckingham: University Centre South Devon is about £30,900 a year cheaper.
In Psychology (General), the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher.
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 Buckingham
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
Buckingham
39 countries · 26% international
- 🇨🇦Canada18.3%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates10%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
- 🇦🇺Australia8.9%
- 🇮🇳India8.9%
Subjects
5 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 Buckingham
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesFee not available
Psychology (General)
Media & Film Studies
Computer Science
Management
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 Buckingham
- £44,400
University Centre South Devon is about £30,900 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Buckingham
- £16,480
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 Buckingham
Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction88%
Scholarships for International Students
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Congdon Scholarship
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Diversity in Computing Bursary
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Gregory Scholarship
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FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of Buckingham: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Buckingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £44,400 at University of Buckingham: University Centre South Devon is about £30,900 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 Buckingham?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Management.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Buckingham offer more courses?
University of Buckingham lists 153 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 Buckingham?
University Centre South Devon teaches 13 subject areas that University of Buckingham does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology and 5 more.
What can you study at University of Buckingham but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Buckingham teaches 26 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Humanities, History, Law, Business & Management (General), Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Applied Computing and 18 more.
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