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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.
3/7
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 3 categories
4/7
Cumbria
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cumbria leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Cumbria at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Cumbria both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Design & Fashion. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University Centre South Devon is about £2,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cumbria is higher in 2 and University Centre South Devon in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £17,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, against £21,000 from University of Cumbria. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 5 and University of Cumbria in 0.
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 Cumbria
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
Cumbria
14 countries · 2.6% international
- 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
- 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
Subjects
7 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 Cumbria
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £31,000 (PG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Design & Fashion
Psychology (General)
Health & Social Care
Computer Science
Management
Only at University Centre South Devon
Only at University of Cumbria
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 Cumbria
- £16,000
University Centre South Devon is about £2,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Cumbria
- £16,900
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 Cumbria
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£21,00090%Satisfaction84%Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£17,00087%Satisfaction74%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500100%Satisfaction87%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50098%Satisfaction73%Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)£21,00097%Satisfaction76%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Devon vs University of Cumbria: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Cumbria cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University Centre South Devon is about £2,500 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 Cumbria?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Computer Science and Management.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Cumbria better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £21,000 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre South Devon and 84% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Cumbria offer more courses?
University of Cumbria lists 136 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 Cumbria?
University Centre South Devon teaches 11 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General) and 3 more.
What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Cumbria teaches 33 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Forestry & Arboriculture, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Law and 25 more.
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