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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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University of Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/6

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

3/6

Derby

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University Centre Weston and University of Derby are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. University Centre Weston is ahead on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary; University of Derby on established, courses, scholarship.

University Centre Weston vs University of Derby at a glance

University Centre Weston and University of Derby both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Education Studies. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 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 Derby: University Centre Weston is about £3,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Derby is higher in 4 and University Centre Weston in 2. The widest gap is in Social Work: £22,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £27,500 from University of Derby. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 6 and University of Derby in 2, 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
#1201
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#80
2009
Established
1851
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Derby

90.7%
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

87.5%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.3%

International

International student share

24
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
6

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

    Derby

    64 countries · 14.3% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
    • 🇮🇳India15.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
    • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

    Subjects

    13 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 Derby

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      26 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      18 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Fee not available

      8 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      3 courses

      Fee not available

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Fee not available

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    Only at University Centre Weston

    Only at University of Derby

    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 Derby
    £16,900

    University Centre Weston is about £3,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Weston
    No data
    University of Derby
    £17,500

    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 Derby

    • Business & Management (General)

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      98%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      90%Satisfaction85%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction98%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      93%Satisfaction93%

    • Health & Social Care

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      90%Satisfaction95%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      80%Satisfaction83%

    • Applied Computing

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      80%Satisfaction78%

    • Social Work

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      90%Satisfaction89%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Derby

    Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Golding Awards

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sitwell Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Weston vs University of Derby: common questions

    Is University Centre Weston or University of Derby 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 Derby: 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 Derby?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Social Work and 1 more.

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

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £21,000 from University of Derby. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Weston and 93% at University of Derby. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Derby lists 375 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

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

    University Centre Weston teaches 3 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Animal Science, Crafts & Applied Arts and Creative Arts (General).

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

    University of Derby teaches 61 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Design & Fashion, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Economics, English Studies, Law and 53 more.

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