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Weston-super-Mare
Chester · Guardian UK #91
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.
4/7
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 4 categories
3/7
Chester
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Weston leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary). University of Chester is ahead on established, courses, scholarship.
University Centre Weston vs University of Chester at a glance
University Centre Weston and University of Chester both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Animal Science. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £14,950 at University of Chester: University Centre Weston is about £1,050 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Weston is higher in 2 and University of Chester in 2. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £21,500 from University of Chester. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 7 and University of Chester 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 Chester
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
Chester
52 countries · 28.7% international
- 🇮🇳India32.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
Subjects
12 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 Chester
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £14,950 (UG)
Animal Science
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Education Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
Media & Film Studies
Social Work
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Building & Construction
Public Health & Epidemiology
Health & Social Care
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 Chester
- £14,950
University Centre Weston is about £1,050 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Weston
- No data
- University of Chester
- £15,500
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 Chester
Sociology & Criminology
£22,500Salary (3 years)£20,50090%Satisfaction86%Business & Management (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£21,50098%Satisfaction79%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00093%Satisfaction92%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500100%Satisfaction86%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,000Salary (3 years)£23,00080%Satisfaction78%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000100%Satisfaction70%Social Work
£22,500Salary (3 years)£25,00090%Satisfaction73%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity of Chester
NHS Learning Support Fund
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Visit Us Travel Bursary
£100
Deadline: N/A
Futures Employability Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Weston vs University of Chester: common questions
Is University Centre Weston or University of Chester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £14,950 at University of Chester: University Centre Weston is about £1,050 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 Chester?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Animal Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Public Health & Epidemiology and Health & Social Care.
Is University Centre Weston or University of Chester better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £20,500 from University of Chester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre Weston and 86% at University of Chester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Weston or University of Chester offer more courses?
University of Chester lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of Chester?
University Centre Weston teaches 4 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts and Creative Arts (General).
What can you study at University of Chester but not at University Centre Weston?
University of Chester teaches 61 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Politics & International Relations, Archaeology, Computer Science and 53 more.
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