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University Centre South Devon

Paignton

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/8

University Centre South Devon

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

Southampton

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

University Centre South Devon vs University of Southampton at a glance

University Centre South Devon and University of Southampton both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and Physics. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University Centre South Devon is about £12,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 6 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 £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 6 and University of Southampton in 1.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#111
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THE World
#129
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Guardian UK
#16
2006
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Southampton

93.4%
87%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£25,200
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
35.1%

International

International student share

31
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
52

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

    VS

    Southampton

    103 countries · 35.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China63.5%
    • 🇮🇳India4.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    Subjects

    16 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 Southampton

    Also taught at both: Creative Arts (General).

    Only at University Centre South Devon

    Only at University of Southampton

    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 Southampton
    £26,000

    University Centre South Devon is about £12,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Devon
    No data
    University of Southampton
    £31,200

    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 Southampton

    • Computer Science

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£47,000
      87%Satisfaction80%

    • Design & Fashion

      £14,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      87%Satisfaction89%

    • Music

      £14,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      91%Satisfaction90%

    • Healthcare Science

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      99%Satisfaction91%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      100%Satisfaction89%

    • Management

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
      97%Satisfaction90%

    • Creative Arts (General)

      £14,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      91%Satisfaction90%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre South Devon

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    University of Southampton

    Horizon Europe fee waiver

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Devon vs University of Southampton: common questions

    Is University Centre South Devon or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University Centre South Devon is about £12,500 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 Southampton?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Physics, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Marine Engineering & Technology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care and 4 more.

    Is University Centre South Devon or University of Southampton better for Computer Science?

    Computer Science graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £47,000 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 80% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre South Devon or University of Southampton offer more courses?

    University of Southampton lists 545 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 Southampton?

    University Centre South Devon teaches 2 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Animal Science and Childhood & Youth Studies.

    What can you study at University of Southampton but not at University Centre South Devon?

    University of Southampton teaches 75 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering, Archaeology, Chemical Engineering and 67 more.

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