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Weston-super-Mare
Luton · Guardian UK #99
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.
5/7
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 5 categories
2/7
Bedfordshire
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Weston leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on established, courses.
University Centre Weston vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance
University Centre Weston and University of Bedfordshire both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Education Studies and Building & Construction. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University Centre Weston is about £3,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 3 and University Centre Weston in 2. The widest gap is in Social Work: £22,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £30,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 5 and University of Bedfordshire in 4.
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 Weston
University of Bedfordshire
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 Weston
No published data on international students
Bedfordshire
31 countries · 30.1% international
- 🇮🇳India56.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
- 🇷🇴Romania4.6%
Subjects
11 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 Weston
University of Bedfordshire
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
44 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Education Studies
3 coursesTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Building & Construction
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Sociology & Criminology
Games Design & Computer Animation
Health & Social Care
Media & Film Studies
Public Health & Epidemiology
Social Work
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Only at University Centre Weston
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 Weston
- £13,900
- University of Bedfordshire
- £16,900
University Centre Weston is about £3,000 a year cheaper.
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 Weston
University of Bedfordshire
Business & Management (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£22,00098%Satisfaction86%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000100%Satisfaction93%Sociology & Criminology
£22,500Salary (3 years)£19,50090%Satisfaction95%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,000Salary (3 years)£26,50080%Satisfaction88%Health & Social Care
£22,500Salary (3 years)£25,50090%Satisfaction94%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500100%Satisfaction85%Public Health & Epidemiology
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50093%Satisfaction70%Social Work
£22,500Salary (3 years)£30,50090%Satisfaction99%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50093%Satisfaction69%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre Weston vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions
Is University Centre Weston or University of Bedfordshire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University Centre Weston is about £3,000 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 Weston and University of Bedfordshire?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Building & Construction, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Work and Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Is University Centre Weston or University of Bedfordshire better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £22,000 from University of Bedfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Weston and 86% at University of Bedfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Weston or University of Bedfordshire offer more courses?
University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of Bedfordshire?
University Centre Weston teaches 5 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts and Creative Arts (General).
What can you study at University of Bedfordshire but not at University Centre Weston?
University of Bedfordshire teaches 48 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 40 more.
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