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University Centre South Devon

Paignton

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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

VS

5/7

Lancashire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lancashire 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 Lancashire at a glance

University Centre South Devon and University of Lancashire both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Computer Science. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University Centre South Devon is about £3,830 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lancashire is higher in 5 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Management: £21,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, against £33,000 from University of Lancashire. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 5 and University of Lancashire in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#76
2006
Established
1828
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Lancashire

93.4%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£25,200
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
20.5%

International

International student share

31
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
15

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

    VS

    Lancashire

    74 countries · 20.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.3%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
    • 🌐Nepal6.6%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

    Subjects

    16 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 Lancashire

    Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies.

    Only at University Centre South Devon

    Only at University of Lancashire

    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 Lancashire
    £17,330

    University Centre South Devon is about £3,830 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Devon
    No data
    University of Lancashire
    £19,250

    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 Lancashire

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      90%Satisfaction96%

    • Computer Science

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      87%Satisfaction71%

    • Music

      £14,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      91%Satisfaction98%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Design & Fashion

      £14,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      87%Satisfaction97%

    • Social Sciences (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction94%

    • Management

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      97%Satisfaction71%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      98%Satisfaction93%

    • Animal Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction91%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    University Centre South Devon

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    University of Lancashire

    Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Estranged Student Support

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Devon vs University of Lancashire: common questions

    Is University Centre South Devon or University of Lancashire cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University Centre South Devon is about £3,830 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 Lancashire?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computer Science, Music, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Social Sciences (General), Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Health & Social Care, Animal Science and 4 more.

    Is University Centre South Devon or University of Lancashire better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £20,500 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre South Devon and 96% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Lancashire lists 363 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 Lancashire?

    University Centre South Devon teaches 2 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Marine Engineering & Technology and Creative Arts (General).

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

    University of Lancashire teaches 66 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Law, Medicine, Business & Management (General), Social Work, Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Adult Nursing and 58 more.

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