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Weston-super-Mare
Sunderland · Guardian UK #86
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
5/7
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 5 categories
2/7
Sunderland
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Weston leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Sunderland is ahead on established, courses.
University Centre Weston vs University of Sunderland at a glance
University Centre Weston and University of Sunderland both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Education Studies and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University Centre Weston is about £3,600 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Weston is higher in 3 and University of Sunderland in 2. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £25,500 from University of Sunderland. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 4 and University of Sunderland in 2, with 2 about level.
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 Sunderland
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
Sunderland
56 countries · 36.5% international
- 🌐Nepal29.5%
- 🇮🇳India17.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
- 🇨🇳China7.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%
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 Sunderland
Media & Film Studies
Education Studies
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Business & Management (General)
Health & Social Care
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Social Work
Games Design & Computer Animation
Sociology & Criminology
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 Sunderland
- £17,500
University Centre Weston is about £3,600 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Weston
- No data
- University of Sunderland
- £17,000
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 Sunderland
Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000100%Satisfaction93%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000100%Satisfaction84%Business & Management (General)
£25,000Salary (3 years)£20,00098%Satisfaction92%Health & Social Care
£22,500Salary (3 years)£18,50090%Satisfaction96%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,00093%Satisfaction93%Social Work
£22,500Salary (3 years)£24,50090%Satisfaction90%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,000Salary (3 years)£25,50080%Satisfaction98%Sociology & Criminology
£22,500Salary (3 years)£18,50090%Satisfaction87%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre Weston vs University of Sunderland: common questions
Is University Centre Weston or University of Sunderland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University Centre Weston is about £3,600 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 Sunderland?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Games Design & Computer Animation and Sociology & Criminology.
Is University Centre Weston or University of Sunderland better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £20,000 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Weston and 92% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Weston or University of Sunderland offer more courses?
University of Sunderland lists 193 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of Sunderland?
University Centre Weston teaches 7 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General) and Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of Sunderland but not at University Centre Weston?
University of Sunderland teaches 47 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism and 39 more.
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