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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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University of Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

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.

3/7

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

4/7

Brighton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Brighton leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

University Centre Weston vs University of Brighton at a glance

University Centre Weston and University of Brighton both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Building & Construction. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University Centre Weston is about £3,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Brighton is higher in 4 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £28,000 from University of Brighton. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 4 and University of Brighton in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#901
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#68
2009
Established
1858
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 Weston

University of Brighton

90.7%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

87.5%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.3%

International

International student share

24
255

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
22

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

    Brighton

    93 countries · 14.3% international

    • 🇮🇳India12.1%
    • 🇨🇳China7.2%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
    • 🇺🇸United States5%
    • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%

    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 Brighton

    Only at University Centre Weston

    Only at University of Brighton

    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 Brighton
    £17,250

    University Centre Weston is about £3,350 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Weston
    No data
    University of Brighton
    £18,790

    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 Brighton

    • Business & Management (General)

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      98%Satisfaction74%

    • Social Work

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      90%Satisfaction91%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      80%Satisfaction72%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction94%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      90%Satisfaction82%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Brighton

    Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Widening Access Bursary

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Weston vs University of Brighton: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University Centre Weston is about £3,350 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 Brighton?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Health & Social Care.

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

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £27,500 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Weston and 74% at University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Brighton lists 255 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

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

    University Centre Weston teaches 5 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General) and Public Health & Epidemiology.

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

    University of Brighton teaches 60 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment and 52 more.

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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Brighton255 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses