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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.
2/7
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Reading
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Reading 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 Reading at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Reading both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Management and Childhood & Youth Studies. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £25,850 at University of Reading: University Centre South Devon is about £12,350 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 3 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 £35,000 from University of Reading. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 3 and University of Reading in 1, 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
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University Centre South Devon
University of Reading
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
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
Subjects
10 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 Reading
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £30,650 (UG)
Management
Childhood & Youth Studies
Design & Fashion
Animal Science
Computer Science
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Social Sciences (General)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
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 Reading
- £25,850
University Centre South Devon is about £12,350 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Reading
- £26,450
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 Reading
Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000100%Satisfaction83%Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)£34,00097%Satisfaction81%Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£26,00087%Satisfaction93%Animal Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,00088%Satisfaction88%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£35,00087%Satisfaction76%
Scholarships for International Students
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FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of Reading: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Reading cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £25,850 at University of Reading: University Centre South Devon is about £12,350 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 Reading?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Psychology (General), Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Animal Science, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Social Sciences (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Reading better for Management?
Management graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £34,000 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at University Centre South Devon and 81% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 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 Reading?
University Centre South Devon teaches 8 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Physics, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology, Creative Arts (General) and Music.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Reading teaches 60 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, History, Law, Marketing, Mathematics and 52 more.
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