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University Centre South Devon

Paignton

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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92

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

VS

5/7

Staffordshire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire at a glance

University Centre South Devon and University of Staffordshire both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Psychology (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University Centre South Devon is about £3,590 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Staffordshire is higher in 5 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 £27,500 from University of Staffordshire. 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 Staffordshire in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#92
2006
Established
1914
No
Russell Group
No
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 Staffordshire

93.4%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£25,200
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
87.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
4.1%

International

International student share

31
287

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

    Staffordshire

    26 countries · 4.1% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
    • 🇮🇳India19.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

    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 Staffordshire

    Only at University Centre South Devon

    Only at University of Staffordshire

    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 Staffordshire
    £17,090

    University Centre South Devon is about £3,590 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Devon
    No data
    University of Staffordshire
    £17,500

    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 Staffordshire

    • Design & Fashion

      £14,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      87%Satisfaction88%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      90%Satisfaction93%

    • Computer Science

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      87%Satisfaction75%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      98%Satisfaction90%

    • Music

      £14,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      91%Satisfaction87%

    • Creative Arts (General)

      £14,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      91%Satisfaction88%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Devon vs University of Staffordshire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University Centre South Devon is about £3,590 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 Staffordshire?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Arts (General) and 1 more.

    Is University Centre South Devon or University of Staffordshire better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £14,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £19,000 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 88% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Staffordshire lists 287 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 Staffordshire?

    University Centre South Devon teaches 5 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology and Social Sciences (General).

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

    University of Staffordshire teaches 39 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Applied Computing, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science and 31 more.

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