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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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University of Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #68

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/8

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

Birmingham

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Birmingham leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

University Centre Weston vs University of Birmingham at a glance

University Centre Weston and University of Birmingham both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General) and Civil Engineering. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: University Centre Weston is about £13,190 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Birmingham is higher in 3 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £35,000 from University of Birmingham. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 4 and University of Birmingham in 0, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#68
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THE World
#98
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Guardian UK
#18
2009
Established
1900
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Weston

University of Birmingham

90.7%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£38,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

87.5%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.2%

International

International student share

24
663

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
3

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

    VS

    Birmingham

    104 countries · 31.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China55.7%
    • 🇮🇳India9.4%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2%

    Subjects

    10 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 Birmingham

    Only at University Centre Weston

    Only at University of Birmingham

    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 Birmingham
    £27,090

    University Centre Weston is about £13,190 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Weston
    No data
    University of Birmingham
    £23,390

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Weston 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 Weston

    University of Birmingham

    • Business & Management (General)

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
      98%Satisfaction79%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction83%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      90%Satisfaction83%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      100%Satisfaction95%

    • Social Work

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
      90%Satisfaction90%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Birmingham

    Enhanced Chamberlain Award

    £3,500

    Deadline: N/A

    University Music Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    University Music Scholarships

    £1,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

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    FAQ

    University Centre Weston vs University of Birmingham: common questions

    Is University Centre Weston or University of Birmingham cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: University Centre Weston is about £13,190 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 Birmingham?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Work and Counselling & Psychotherapy.

    Is University Centre Weston or University of Birmingham better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £35,000 from University of Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Weston and 79% at University of Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre Weston or University of Birmingham offer more courses?

    University of Birmingham lists 663 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

    What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of Birmingham?

    University Centre Weston teaches 6 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.

    What can you study at University of Birmingham but not at University Centre Weston?

    University of Birmingham teaches 91 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Politics & International Relations, Law, History, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Geology & Earth Sciences, International Development, Physics and 83 more.

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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Birmingham663 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses