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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.
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University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 3 categories
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Northampton
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre South Devon and University of Northampton are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment; University of Northampton on established, graduate salary, courses.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Northampton at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Northampton both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Psychology (General). University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton 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 £26,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 5 and University of Northampton in 2.
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 Northampton
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
Northampton
35 countries · 16.4% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
- 🇮🇳India14.2%
- 🌐Nepal8.3%
- 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%
Subjects
11 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 Northampton
Design & Fashion
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
15 coursesFee not available
Computer Science
Psychology (General)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Music
Childhood & Youth Studies
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
General Engineering
Health & Social Care
Media & Film Studies
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Only at University Centre South Devon
Only at University of Northampton
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 Northampton
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Northampton
- £19,000
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 Northampton
Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£20,00087%Satisfaction91%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£26,00087%Satisfaction75%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000100%Satisfaction72%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£21,50090%Satisfaction99%Music
£14,500Salary (3 years)£18,50091%Satisfaction86%Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,00099%Satisfaction88%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,00098%Satisfaction86%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Devon vs University of Northampton: common questions
What subjects can you study at both University Centre South Devon and University of Northampton?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Northampton better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £14,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £20,000 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 91% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Northampton offer more courses?
University of Northampton lists 221 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 Northampton?
University Centre South Devon teaches 7 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General), Creative Arts (General) and Management.
What can you study at University of Northampton but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Northampton teaches 49 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Law, Accounting and 41 more.
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