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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 3 categories
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Arts London
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre South Devon and University of the Arts London are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment; University of the Arts London on established, graduate salary, courses.
University Centre South Devon vs University of the Arts London at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of the Arts London both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Music and Management. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University Centre South Devon is about £17,390 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 4 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £14,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, against £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 3 and University of the Arts London in 0.
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 the Arts London
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
Arts London
84 countries · 54% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India6%
- 🇺🇸United States4.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
Subjects
6 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 the Arts London
Design & Fashion
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
86 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Music
Management
Computer Science
Media & Film Studies
Psychology (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 the Arts London
- £30,890
University Centre South Devon is about £17,390 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
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 the Arts London
Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£23,50087%Satisfaction86%Music
£14,500Salary (3 years)£20,50091%Satisfaction70%Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)£25,50097%SatisfactionNo dataComputer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£26,50087%Satisfaction80%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Devon vs University of the Arts London: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University Centre South Devon is about £17,390 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 the Arts London?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Music, Management, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and Psychology (General).
Is University Centre South Devon or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £14,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of the Arts London offer more courses?
University of the Arts London lists 183 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 the Arts London?
University Centre South Devon teaches 12 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 4 more.
What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of the Arts London teaches 23 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Marketing, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism and 15 more.
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