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Chester · Guardian UK #91
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
5/7
Chester
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Chester 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 Chester at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Chester both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General) and Design & Fashion. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £14,950 at University of Chester: University Centre South Devon is about £1,450 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Chester is higher in 4 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 £19,000 from University of Chester. 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 Chester in 0, with 1 about level.
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 Chester
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
Chester
52 countries · 28.7% international
- 🇮🇳India32.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
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 South Devon
University of Chester
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
26 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (PG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (UG)
Design & Fashion
Computer Science
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Animal Science
Media & Film Studies
Music
Social Sciences (General)
General Engineering
Health & Social Care
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
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 Chester
- £14,950
University Centre South Devon is about £1,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Chester
- £15,500
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 Chester
Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500100%Satisfaction82%Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£19,00087%Satisfaction82%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£23,00087%Satisfaction83%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£21,00090%Satisfaction90%Animal Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50088%Satisfaction87%Music
£14,500Salary (3 years)£17,50091%Satisfaction73%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Devon
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NHS Learning Support Fund
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Visit Us Travel Bursary
£100
Deadline: N/A
Futures Employability Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of Chester: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Chester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £14,950 at University of Chester: University Centre South Devon is about £1,450 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 Chester?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science, Media & Film Studies, Music, Social Sciences (General), General Engineering, Health & Social Care and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Chester better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £14,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £19,000 from University of Chester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 82% at University of Chester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Chester offer more courses?
University of Chester lists 329 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 Chester?
University Centre South Devon teaches 6 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Creative Arts (General) and Management.
What can you study at University of Chester but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Chester teaches 61 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Law, Politics & International Relations, Archaeology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering and 53 more.
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