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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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University of Manchester

Manchester · QS World #40

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/8

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

Manchester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Manchester leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

University Centre Weston vs University of Manchester at a glance

University Centre Weston and University of Manchester both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and Public Health & Epidemiology. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Manchester offers 1,041 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £32,300 at University of Manchester: University Centre Weston is about £18,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Manchester 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 £29,000 from University of Manchester. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 5 and University of Manchester in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#40
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THE World
#56
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Guardian UK
#29
2009
Established
1824
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Manchester

90.7%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

87.5%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
40%

International

International student share

24
1041

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

    Manchester

    120 countries · 40% international

    • 🇨🇳China51%
    • 🇮🇳India7.6%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    Subjects

    11 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 Manchester

    Only at University Centre Weston

    Only at University of 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 Manchester
    £32,300

    University Centre Weston is about £18,400 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Weston
    No data
    University of Manchester
    £24,700

    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 Manchester

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      90%Satisfaction84%

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      93%Satisfaction90%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      98%Satisfaction88%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      100%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 Manchester

    Spärck AI Scholarship

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    The Sadler Bursary

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Bason Family Bursary

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Cowrie Foundation Scholarships

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Accommodation Bursary

    £2,050

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    FAQ

    University Centre Weston vs University of Manchester: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £32,300 at University of Manchester: University Centre Weston is about £18,400 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 Manchester?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Work, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Health & Social Care.

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

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £23,500 from University of Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre Weston and 84% at University of Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Manchester lists 1,041 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

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

    University Centre Weston teaches 5 subject areas that University of Manchester does not, including Animal Science, Building & Construction, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.

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

    University of Manchester teaches 105 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Politics & International Relations, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Economics, Management and 97 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Manchester1,041 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses