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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 1 category
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Plymouth
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Plymouth both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Design & Fashion and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University Centre South Devon is about £5,700 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Plymouth 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 £28,000 from University of Plymouth. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 5 and University of Plymouth in 0.
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 Plymouth
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
Plymouth
71 countries · 11.9% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
- 🇨🇳China12.2%
- 🇮🇳India11%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%
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 Plymouth
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesFee not available
Design & Fashion
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £18,150 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Marine Engineering & Technology
Management
Childhood & Youth Studies
General Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Creative Arts (General)
Social Sciences (General)
Media & Film Studies
Music
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 Plymouth
- £19,200
University Centre South Devon is about £5,700 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Plymouth
- £19,500
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 Plymouth
Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500100%Satisfaction84%Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£21,00087%Satisfaction77%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£28,00087%Satisfaction72%Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)£24,00097%SatisfactionNo dataChildhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,00099%Satisfaction79%Creative Arts (General)
£14,500Salary (3 years)£19,50091%Satisfaction87%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Devon
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GREAT Scholarships
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Sanctuary Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Tamar Engineering Project
£4,500
Deadline: Jun 2026
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of Plymouth: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Plymouth cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University Centre South Devon is about £5,700 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 Plymouth?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Creative Arts (General), Social Sciences (General), Media & Film Studies and 1 more.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Plymouth better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £14,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £21,000 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 77% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Plymouth offer more courses?
University of Plymouth lists 310 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 Plymouth?
University Centre South Devon teaches 5 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
What can you study at University of Plymouth but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Plymouth teaches 65 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Business & Management (General), Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Adult Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics and 57 more.
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