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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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South Wales
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of South Wales 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 South Wales at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of South Wales both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Healthcare Science, Psychology (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University Centre South Devon is about £2,700 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of South Wales is higher in 4 and University Centre South Devon in 1. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £14,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, against £20,500 from University of South Wales. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 7 and University of South Wales 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 South Wales
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
South Wales
71 countries · 22% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
Subjects
15 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 South Wales
Healthcare Science
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
23 coursesFee not available
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Design & Fashion
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Music
Health & Social Care
Computer Science
Social Sciences (General)
Management
Animal Science
General Engineering
Creative Arts (General)
Only at University Centre South Devon
Only at University of South Wales
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 South Wales
- £16,200
University Centre South Devon is about £2,700 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of South Wales
- £17,900
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 South Wales
Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500100%Satisfaction90%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£21,00090%Satisfaction87%Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£20,50087%Satisfaction88%Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50099%Satisfaction93%Music
£14,500Salary (3 years)£18,50091%Satisfaction71%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,00098%Satisfaction87%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£19,50087%Satisfaction90%Social Sciences (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500100%Satisfaction82%Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)£19,00097%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Devon
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USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028
100%
Deadline: Jul 2027
USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of South Wales: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of South Wales cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University Centre South Devon is about £2,700 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 South Wales?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Music, Health & Social Care, Computer Science, Social Sciences (General), Management and 3 more.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of South Wales better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £21,000 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre South Devon and 87% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of South Wales offer more courses?
University of South Wales lists 331 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 South Wales?
University Centre South Devon teaches 3 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Physics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Marine Engineering & Technology.
What can you study at University of South Wales but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of South Wales teaches 48 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Business & Management (General), Law, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 40 more.
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