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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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West London
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre South Devon and University of West 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 West London on established, graduate salary, courses.
University Centre South Devon vs University of West London at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of West London both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Music, Design & Fashion and Media & Film Studies. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £16,750 at University of West London: University Centre South Devon is about £3,250 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 4 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 £28,000 from University of West London. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 6 and University of West 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 West 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
West London
64 countries · 27.1% international
- 🇮🇳India47.8%
- 🌐Nepal33.1%
- 🇨🇳China2%
- 🇺🇸United States1.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%
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 West London
Music
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
35 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Design & Fashion
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Computer Science
Physics
Psychology (General)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Health & Social Care
Marine Engineering & Technology
Social Sciences (General)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Management
Creative Arts (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 West London
- £16,750
University Centre South Devon is about £3,250 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of West London
- £17,250
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 West London
Music
£14,500Salary (3 years)£21,00091%Satisfaction89%Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£20,00087%Satisfaction81%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£28,00087%Satisfaction85%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500100%Satisfaction91%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50098%Satisfaction96%Social Sciences (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500100%Satisfaction88%Creative Arts (General)
£14,500Salary (3 years)£20,00091%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Devon vs University of West London: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of West London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £16,750 at University of West London: University Centre South Devon is about £3,250 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 West London?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Music, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Physics, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care, Marine Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies and 2 more.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of West London better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £14,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at University Centre South Devon and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of West London offer more courses?
University of West London lists 338 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 West London?
University Centre South Devon teaches 4 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Animal Science, General Engineering, Healthcare Science and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
What can you study at University of West London but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of West London teaches 54 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Law, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Civil Engineering, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General) and 46 more.
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