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Weston-super-Mare
Southampton · QS World #111
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
5/8
Southampton
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Southampton 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 Southampton at a glance
University Centre Weston and University of Southampton both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering and Media & Film Studies. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University Centre Weston is about £12,100 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 5 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Applied Computing: £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 7 and University of Southampton in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Southampton
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
Southampton
103 countries · 35.1% international
- 🇨🇳China63.5%
- 🇮🇳India4.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%
Subjects
12 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 Southampton
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Civil Engineering
1 courseFee not available
14 coursesTypical fee £31,000 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £26,000 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Education Studies
Building & Construction
Health & Social Care
Applied Computing
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Creative Arts (General)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Only at University Centre Weston
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 Southampton
- £26,000
University Centre Weston is about £12,100 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Weston
- No data
- University of Southampton
- £31,200
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 Southampton
Business & Management (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£31,50098%Satisfaction80%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500100%Satisfaction87%Sociology & Criminology
£22,500Salary (3 years)£25,00090%Satisfaction86%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000100%Satisfaction88%Applied Computing
£20,000Salary (3 years)£47,00080%Satisfaction79%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,00093%Satisfaction81%Creative Arts (General)
£19,500Salary (3 years)£21,50084%Satisfaction90%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,000Salary (3 years)£47,00080%Satisfaction76%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity of Southampton
Horizon Europe fee waiver
100%
Deadline: N/A
Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Xiamen University PhD Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
Sociology Criminology International Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Weston vs University of Southampton: common questions
Is University Centre Weston or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University Centre Weston is about £12,100 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 Southampton?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Arts (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Is University Centre Weston or University of Southampton better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £31,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Weston and 80% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Weston or University of Southampton offer more courses?
University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of Southampton?
University Centre Weston teaches 4 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Animal Science, Crafts & Applied Arts, Public Health & Epidemiology and Social Work.
What can you study at University of Southampton but not at University Centre Weston?
University of Southampton teaches 79 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Archaeology and 71 more.
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