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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.
2/5
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 2 categories
3/5
West of Scotland
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of the West of Scotland both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Physics and Childhood & Youth Studies. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University Centre South Devon is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 5 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Healthcare Science: £21,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, against £28,500 from University of the West of Scotland. 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 the West of Scotland in 2, with 1 about level.
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 West of Scotland
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
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
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 the West of Scotland
General Engineering
Physics
Childhood & Youth Studies
Social Sciences (General)
Health & Social Care
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Design & Fashion
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Healthcare Science
Media & Film Studies
Music
Psychology (General)
Creative Arts (General)
Only at University Centre South Devon
Only at University of the West of Scotland
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 West of Scotland
- £15,500
University Centre South Devon is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
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 West of Scotland
Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,50099%Satisfaction92%Social Sciences (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000100%Satisfaction95%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,00098%Satisfaction90%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£21,00090%Satisfaction91%Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£17,50087%Satisfaction91%Healthcare Science
£21,000Salary (3 years)£28,50099%SatisfactionNo dataMusic
£14,500Salary (3 years)£18,50091%Satisfaction90%Creative Arts (General)
£14,500Salary (3 years)£16,00091%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Devon vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University Centre South Devon is about £2,000 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 the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: General Engineering, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Sciences (General), Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Media & Film Studies, Music, Psychology (General) and 1 more.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of the West of Scotland better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £21,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre South Devon and 91% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the West of Scotland lists 119 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 West of Scotland?
University Centre South Devon teaches 5 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Animal Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology, Computer Science and Management.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 36 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Computing & IT, Applied Psychology, Accounting and 28 more.
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