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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

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.

2/7

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Exeter

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University Centre Weston vs University of Exeter at a glance

University Centre Weston and University of Exeter both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Civil Engineering. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £24,950 at University of Exeter: University Centre Weston is about £11,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 2 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 £39,000 from University of Exeter. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 2 and University of Exeter in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#136
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THE World
#170
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Guardian UK
#14
2009
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Exeter

90.7%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

87.5%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.2%

International

International student share

24
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
2

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

    Exeter

    111 countries · 22.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China25.1%
    • 🇮🇳India10.9%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

    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 Exeter

    Only at University Centre Weston

    Only at University of Exeter

    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 Exeter
    £24,950

    University Centre Weston is about £11,050 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Weston
    No data
    University of Exeter
    £25,550

    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 Exeter

    • Business & Management (General)

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
      98%Satisfaction84%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      90%Satisfaction91%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      100%Satisfaction85%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Exeter

    Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Weston vs University of Exeter: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £24,950 at University of Exeter: University Centre Weston is about £11,050 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 Exeter?

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

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

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £39,000 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Weston and 84% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

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

    University Centre Weston teaches 6 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and Social Work.

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

    University of Exeter teaches 81 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, History, Law, Classical Studies, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and 73 more.

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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses