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University Centre South Devon

Paignton

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York St John University

York · Guardian UK #105

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

University Centre South Devon

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

York St John

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

York St John University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.

University Centre South Devon vs York St John University at a glance

University Centre South Devon and York St John University both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion and Psychology (General). University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; York St John University offers 199 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £14,000 at York St John University: University Centre South Devon is about £500 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, York St John University 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 £26,500 from York St John University. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 6 and York St John University in 1.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#105
2006
Established
1841
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University Centre South Devon

York St John University

93.4%
86.8%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£25,200
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
37.1%

International

International student share

31
199

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

    VS

    York St John

    35 countries · 37.1% international

    • 🌐Nepal33.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria25.4%
    • 🇮🇳India20.5%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.1%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka4%

    Subjects

    8 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

    York St John University

    Only at University Centre South Devon

    Only at York St John University

    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
    York St John University
    £14,000

    University Centre South Devon is about £500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Devon
    No data
    York St John University
    £11,800

    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

    York St John University

    • Design & Fashion

      £14,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      87%Satisfaction68%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      90%Satisfaction88%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      99%Satisfaction87%

    • Management

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      97%Satisfaction67%

    • Music

      £14,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      91%Satisfaction94%

    • Computer Science

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      87%Satisfaction78%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre South Devon

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    York St John University

    Sanctuary Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Devon vs York St John University: common questions

    Is University Centre South Devon or York St John University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £14,000 at York St John University: University Centre South Devon is about £500 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 York St John University?

    Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Management, Music and Computer Science.

    Is University Centre South Devon or York St John University better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £14,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £19,000 from York St John University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 68% at York St John University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre South Devon or York St John University offer more courses?

    York St John University lists 199 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.

    What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at York St John University?

    University Centre South Devon teaches 10 subject areas that York St John University does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology and 2 more.

    What can you study at York St John University but not at University Centre South Devon?

    York St John University teaches 41 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Politics & International Relations, English Literature, Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and 33 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    University Centre South Devon31 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    York St John University199 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses