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University Centre South Devon

Paignton

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University of Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

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.

1/6

University Centre South Devon

scored higher in 1 category

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5/6

Derby

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Derby leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction.

University Centre South Devon vs University of Derby at a glance

University Centre South Devon and University of Derby both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology (General). University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 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 Derby: 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 Derby 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 £29,000 from University of Derby. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 4 and University of Derby in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#80
2006
Established
1851
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Derby

93.4%
88.5%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£25,200
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.3%

International

International student share

31
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

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    Derby

    64 countries · 14.3% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
    • 🇮🇳India15.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
    • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

    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 Derby

    Only at University Centre South Devon

    Only at University of Derby

    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 Derby
    £16,900

    University Centre South Devon is about £3,400 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Devon
    No data
    University of Derby
    £17,500

    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 Derby

    • Design & Fashion

      £14,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      87%Satisfaction85%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      90%Satisfaction90%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      98%Satisfaction95%

    • Music

      £14,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      91%Satisfaction99%

    • Computer Science

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      87%Satisfaction73%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    University Centre South Devon

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    University of Derby

    Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

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    Deadline: N/A

    Golding Awards

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    Deadline: N/A

    Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

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    Deadline: N/A

    Sitwell Scholarship

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    Deadline: N/A

    Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

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    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Devon vs University of Derby: common questions

    Is University Centre South Devon or University of Derby 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 Derby: 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 Derby?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Physics, Computer Science, General Engineering and 1 more.

    Is University Centre South Devon or University of Derby 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 Derby. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 85% at University of Derby. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre South Devon or University of Derby offer more courses?

    University of Derby lists 375 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 Derby?

    University Centre South Devon teaches 5 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Animal Science, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General) and Creative Arts (General).

    What can you study at University of Derby but not at University Centre South Devon?

    University of Derby teaches 61 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Economics, English Studies, Law, Civil Engineering and 53 more.

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    University Centre South Devon31 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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