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Liverpool · QS World #139
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
Liverpool
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Liverpool leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Liverpool at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Liverpool both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Music, Media & Film Studies and Physics. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University Centre South Devon is about £18,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 2 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 £32,500 from University of Liverpool. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 2 and University of Liverpool 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 Liverpool
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
Liverpool
93 countries · 24.1% international
- 🇨🇳China40.6%
- 🇮🇳India17.1%
- 🌐Kuwait4.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%
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 Liverpool
Music
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
44 coursesTypical fee £27,000 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
27 coursesTypical fee £27,500 (UG)
Physics
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £32,000 (UG)
Computer Science
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £34,000 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £32,000 (UG)
General Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Psychology (General)
Health & Social Care
Childhood & Youth Studies
Management
Design & Fashion
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 Liverpool
- £32,000
University Centre South Devon is about £18,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Liverpool
- £30,000
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 Liverpool
Music
£14,500Salary (3 years)£19,00091%Satisfaction91%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£32,50087%Satisfaction77%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500100%Satisfaction83%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Devon
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Liverpool Advancement Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of Liverpool: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Liverpool cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University Centre South Devon is about £18,500 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 Liverpool?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Music, Media & Film Studies, Physics, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, Management and Design & Fashion.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Liverpool better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £14,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £19,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University Centre South Devon and 91% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Liverpool offer more courses?
University of Liverpool lists 793 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 Liverpool?
University Centre South Devon teaches 6 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Animal Science, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and Creative Arts (General).
What can you study at University of Liverpool but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Liverpool teaches 82 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Archaeology, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Law, Mathematics, English Studies and 74 more.
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