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Weston-super-Mare
Stirling · QS World #560
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.
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University Centre Weston
scored higher in 3 categories
3/6
Stirling
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Weston and University of Stirling are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. University Centre Weston is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship; University of Stirling on established, graduate salary, courses.
University Centre Weston vs University of Stirling at a glance
University Centre Weston and University of Stirling both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies and Education Studies. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 3 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Applied Computing: £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £30,500 from University of Stirling. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 4 and University of Stirling 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 Stirling
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
Stirling
75 countries · 18.4% international
- 🇮🇳India17.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
- 🇺🇸United States13.6%
- 🇨🇳China7.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
Subjects
9 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 Stirling
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
16 coursesFee not available
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
11 coursesFee not available
Education Studies
Business & Management (General)
Animal Science
Applied Computing
Social Work
Health & Social Care
Public Health & Epidemiology
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 Stirling
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling 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 Stirling
Sociology & Criminology
£22,500Salary (3 years)£24,00090%Satisfaction86%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500100%Satisfaction84%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction69%Applied Computing
£20,000Salary (3 years)£30,50080%Satisfaction72%Social Work
£22,500Salary (3 years)£32,50090%Satisfaction92%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity of Stirling
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University Centre Weston vs University of Stirling: common questions
What subjects can you study at both University Centre Weston and University of Stirling?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Animal Science, Applied Computing, Social Work, Health & Social Care and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Is University Centre Weston or University of Stirling better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £24,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre Weston and 86% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Weston or University of Stirling offer more courses?
University of Stirling lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of Stirling?
University Centre Weston teaches 7 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Civil Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.
What can you study at University of Stirling but not at University Centre Weston?
University of Stirling teaches 51 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Psychology (General), Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, History, Law, English Studies, French and 43 more.
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