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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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.

3/6

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

3/6

South Wales

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University Centre Weston and University of South Wales are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. University Centre Weston is ahead on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary; University of South Wales on established, courses, scholarship.

University Centre Weston vs University of South Wales at a glance

University Centre Weston and University of South Wales both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Counselling & Psychotherapy. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University Centre Weston is about £2,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Weston is higher in 4 and University of South Wales in 3. The widest gap is in Applied Computing: £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £30,500 from University of South Wales. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 6 and University of South Wales 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
#1201
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#83
2009
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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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 South Wales

90.7%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

87.5%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22%

International

International student share

24
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
23

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

    South Wales

    71 countries · 22% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
    • 🇮🇳India16.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

    Subjects

    15 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 South Wales

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      18 courses

      Typical fee £16,800 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Fee not available

      11 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Fee not available

      6 courses

      Typical fee £15,850 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,700 (UG)

    • Animal Science

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,300 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,250 (UG)

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Creative Arts (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Public Health & Epidemiology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,900 (PG)

    Only at University Centre Weston

    Only at University of South Wales

    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 South Wales
    £16,200

    University Centre Weston is about £2,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Weston
    No data
    University of South Wales
    £17,900

    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 South Wales

    • Business & Management (General)

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      98%Satisfaction94%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      93%Satisfaction98%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
      100%Satisfaction82%

    • Applied Computing

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      80%Satisfaction80%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      80%Satisfaction94%

    • Health & Social Care

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      90%Satisfaction87%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      90%Satisfaction83%

    • Social Work

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
      90%Satisfaction89%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      84%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 South Wales

    USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2027

    USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    University Centre Weston vs University of South Wales: common questions

    Is University Centre Weston or University of South Wales cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University Centre Weston is about £2,300 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 South Wales?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Sociology & Criminology, Animal Science, Social Work and 3 more.

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

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £19,000 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Weston and 94% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre Weston or University of South Wales offer more courses?

    University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

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

    University Centre Weston teaches 1 subject area that University of South Wales does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

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

    University of South Wales teaches 48 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Law, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and 40 more.

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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses