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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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

VS

3/7

Lancashire

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 Lancashire is ahead on established, courses, scholarship.

University Centre Weston vs University of Lancashire at a glance

University Centre Weston and University of Lancashire both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Social Work. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University Centre Weston is about £3,430 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Weston is higher in 3 and University of Lancashire in 3. The widest gap is in Social Work: £22,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £27,500 from University of Lancashire. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 6 and University of Lancashire in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#76
2009
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

90.7%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

87.5%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
20.5%

International

International student share

24
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
15

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

    Lancashire

    74 countries · 20.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.3%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
    • 🌐Nepal6.6%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

    Subjects

    14 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 Lancashire

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      3 courses

      Fee not available

      12 courses

      Typical fee £17,750 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £18,750 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £17,330 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Fee not available

      7 courses

      Typical fee £18,040 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,330 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,330 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,790 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,330 (UG)

    • Animal Science

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £26,250 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,330 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,330 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Fee not available

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,040 (UG)

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,250 (PG)

    Only at University Centre Weston

    Only at University of Lancashire

    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 Lancashire
    £17,330

    University Centre Weston is about £3,430 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Weston
    No data
    University of Lancashire
    £19,250

    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 Lancashire

    • Business & Management (General)

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      98%Satisfaction88%

    • Social Work

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

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
      100%Satisfaction82%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      80%Satisfaction81%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      93%Satisfaction80%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      90%Satisfaction92%

    • Health & Social Care

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      90%Satisfaction93%

    • Applied Computing

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      80%Satisfaction73%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      100%Satisfaction83%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Lancashire

    Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Estranged Student Support

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Weston vs University of Lancashire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University Centre Weston is about £3,430 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 Lancashire?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business & Management (General), Social Work, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology, Animal Science, Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Media & Film Studies and 2 more.

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

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £21,500 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Weston and 88% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

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

    University Centre Weston teaches 2 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts and Creative Arts (General).

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

    University of Lancashire teaches 68 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, Music, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Aerospace Engineering and 60 more.

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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses