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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

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.

2/6

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

4/6

Lincoln

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University Centre Weston vs University of Lincoln at a glance

University Centre Weston and University of Lincoln both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Media & Film Studies and Sociology & Criminology. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University Centre Weston is about £4,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lincoln is higher in 2 and University Centre Weston in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £28,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 4 and University of Lincoln in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#38
2009
Established
1861
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 Lincoln

90.7%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

87.5%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
20.5%

International

International student share

24
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
21

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

    Lincoln

    47 countries · 20.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.9%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
    • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
    • 🇨🇳China2.2%

    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 Lincoln

    • Animal Science

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £19,300 (PG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      3 courses

      Fee not available

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,800 (PG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £15,640 (PG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Fee not available

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    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 Lincoln
    £18,300

    University Centre Weston is about £4,400 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Weston
    No data
    University of Lincoln
    £18,800

    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 Lincoln

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      100%Satisfaction77%
    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      90%Satisfaction73%
    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      100%Satisfaction82%
    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      80%Satisfaction82%
    • Social Work

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      90%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Lincoln

    Chevening Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Canada Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    European Union Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    South Asia Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    South East Asia Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Weston vs University of Lincoln: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University Centre Weston is about £4,400 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 Lincoln?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Animal Science, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation and Social Work.

    Is University Centre Weston or University of Lincoln better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £22,500 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre Weston and 73% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

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

    University Centre Weston teaches 6 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General), Health & Social Care and Public Health & Epidemiology.

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

    University of Lincoln teaches 71 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations and 63 more.

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