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Stirling · QS World #560
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 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 2 categories
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Stirling
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Stirling leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Stirling at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Stirling both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling 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 £30,500 from University of Stirling. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 4 and University of Stirling in 1.
World & National Rankings
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Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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University Centre South Devon
University of Stirling
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
Stirling
75 countries · 18.4% international
- 🇮🇳India17.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
- 🇺🇸United States13.6%
- 🇨🇳China7.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
Subjects
9 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 Stirling
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
18 coursesFee not available
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesFee not available
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Computer Science
Childhood & Youth Studies
Animal Science
Health & Social Care
Social Sciences (General)
Management
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 Stirling
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling 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 Stirling
Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000100%Satisfaction87%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£22,50090%Satisfaction84%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£30,50087%Satisfaction68%Animal Science
No dataSalary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction98%Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)£25,00097%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Devon vs University of Stirling: common questions
What subjects can you study at both University Centre South Devon and University of Stirling?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Animal Science, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General) and Management.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Stirling better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £22,500 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre South Devon and 84% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Stirling offer more courses?
University of Stirling lists 254 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 Stirling?
University Centre South Devon teaches 9 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology, Creative Arts (General), Design & Fashion and 1 more.
What can you study at University of Stirling but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Stirling teaches 51 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, History, Law, English Studies, French and 43 more.
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