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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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University of Greater Manchester

Bolton

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.

4/6

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

2/6

Greater Manchester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University Centre Weston leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment). University of Greater Manchester is ahead on courses, scholarship.

University Centre Weston vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance

University Centre Weston and University of Greater Manchester both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Health & Social Care and Business & Management (General). University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University Centre Weston is about £3,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Weston is higher in 5 and University of Greater Manchester in 1. The widest gap is in Health & Social Care: £22,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £17,500 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greater Manchester is higher in 4 and University Centre Weston in 3, 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
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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2009
Established
2024
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 Greater Manchester

90.7%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

87.5%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.4%

International

International student share

24
281

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

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

    Greater Manchester

    30 countries · 25.4% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
    • 🇮🇳India10.8%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%

    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 Greater Manchester

    Only at University Centre Weston

    Only at University of Greater Manchester

    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 Greater Manchester
    £17,500

    University Centre Weston is about £3,600 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Weston
    No data
    University of Greater Manchester
    £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 Greater Manchester

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Health & Social Care

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      90%Satisfaction98%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      98%Satisfaction98%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      80%Satisfaction93%

    • Social Work

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      90%Satisfaction91%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£14,000
      100%Satisfaction95%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      90%Satisfaction78%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      84%Satisfaction93%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Greater Manchester

    Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Weston vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions

    Is University Centre Weston or University of Greater Manchester cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University Centre Weston is about £3,600 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 Greater Manchester?

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

    Is University Centre Weston or University of Greater Manchester better for Health & Social Care?

    Health & Social Care graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £17,500 from University of Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre Weston and 98% at University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre Weston or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?

    University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

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

    University Centre Weston teaches 3 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing and Public Health & Epidemiology.

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

    University of Greater Manchester teaches 43 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Psychology (General), Nursing (General), Dentistry, Dance, Law, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Engineering and 35 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Greater Manchester281 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses