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Weston-super-Mare
Bristol · QS World #57
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
5/8
Bristol
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Bristol 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 Bristol at a glance
University Centre Weston and University of Bristol both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £31,300 at University of Bristol: University Centre Weston is about £17,400 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 2 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £22,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £34,500 from University of Bristol. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 3 and University of Bristol 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 Weston
University of Bristol
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
Bristol
104 countries · 33.6% international
- 🇨🇳China53.5%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%
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 Bristol
Education Studies
Business & Management (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Civil Engineering
Social Work
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Animal Science
Health & Social Care
Public Health & Epidemiology
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 Bristol
- £31,300
University Centre Weston is about £17,400 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Weston
- No data
- University of Bristol
- £28,460
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 Bristol
Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction88%Sociology & Criminology
£22,500Salary (3 years)£27,00090%Satisfaction88%Social Work
£22,500Salary (3 years)£34,50090%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity of Bristol
Black Heritage PhD Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Black heritage PhD scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage
100%
Deadline: N/A
British Council scholarships for Women
100%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Weston vs University of Bristol: common questions
Is University Centre Weston or University of Bristol cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £31,300 at University of Bristol: University Centre Weston is about £17,400 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 Bristol?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Social Work, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Animal Science, Health & Social Care and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Is University Centre Weston or University of Bristol better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £27,000 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre Weston and 88% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Weston or University of Bristol offer more courses?
University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of Bristol?
University Centre Weston teaches 6 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.
What can you study at University of Bristol but not at University Centre Weston?
University of Bristol teaches 73 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Mathematics, Economics, Management, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science and 65 more.
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