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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
Greater Manchester
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Greater Manchester both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Health & Social Care and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University Centre South Devon is about £4,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greater Manchester 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 £18,500 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greater Manchester is higher in 3 and University Centre South Devon in 1, with 2 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
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University Centre South Devon
University of Greater Manchester
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
Greater Manchester
30 countries · 25.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
- 🇮🇳India10.8%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%
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 Greater Manchester
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
21 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Health & Social Care
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesFee not available
Management
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Computer Science
Design & Fashion
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Music
Childhood & Youth Studies
Media & Film Studies
General Engineering
Creative Arts (General)
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 Greater Manchester
- £17,500
University Centre South Devon is about £4,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Greater Manchester
- £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 Greater Manchester
Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000100%Satisfaction86%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£17,50098%Satisfaction98%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£17,50090%Satisfaction100%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£21,00087%Satisfaction93%Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£18,50087%Satisfaction89%Music
£14,500Salary (3 years)£17,50091%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21
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Care Experienced Bursary 21-22
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Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021
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The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021
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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22
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FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Greater Manchester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University Centre South Devon is about £4,000 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 Greater Manchester?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, General Engineering and 1 more.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Greater Manchester better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £17,500 from University of Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre South Devon and 100% at University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?
University of Greater Manchester lists 281 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 Greater Manchester?
University Centre South Devon teaches 5 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology and Social Sciences (General).
What can you study at University of Greater Manchester but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Greater Manchester teaches 43 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Education Studies, Nursing (General), Business & Management (General), Dentistry, Dance, Law, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography and 35 more.
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