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Sunderland · Guardian UK #86
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.
4/6
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 4 categories
2/6
Sunderland
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre South Devon leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary). University of Sunderland is ahead on established, courses.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Sunderland at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Sunderland both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University Centre South Devon is about £4,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sunderland 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 £25,500 from University of Sunderland. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 4 and University of Sunderland in 3.
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 Sunderland
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
Sunderland
56 countries · 36.5% international
- 🌐Nepal29.5%
- 🇮🇳India17.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
- 🇨🇳China7.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%
Subjects
14 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 Sunderland
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Computer Science
Design & Fashion
Media & Film Studies
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Psychology (General)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Health & Social Care
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Healthcare Science
General Engineering
Management
Music
Social Sciences (General)
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 Sunderland
- £17,500
University Centre South Devon is about £4,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Sunderland
- £17,000
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 Sunderland
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£19,50090%Satisfaction86%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£25,50087%Satisfaction78%Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£17,00087%Satisfaction90%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000100%Satisfaction88%Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50099%Satisfaction100%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50098%Satisfaction96%Healthcare Science
£21,000Salary (3 years)£26,00099%SatisfactionNo dataMusic
£14,500Salary (3 years)£17,00091%Satisfaction100%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Devon vs University of Sunderland: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Sunderland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University Centre South Devon is about £4,000 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 Sunderland?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Healthcare Science, General Engineering, Management and 2 more.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Sunderland better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £19,500 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre South Devon and 86% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Sunderland offer more courses?
University of Sunderland lists 193 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 Sunderland?
University Centre South Devon teaches 4 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Marine Engineering & Technology and Creative Arts (General).
What can you study at University of Sunderland but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Sunderland teaches 42 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Marketing, Biochemistry, Business & Management (General) and 34 more.
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