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Weston-super-Mare
Brighton · QS World #273
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.
3/7
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 3 categories
4/7
Sussex
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Sussex leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
University Centre Weston vs University of Sussex at a glance
University Centre Weston and University of Sussex both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Business & Management (General). University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University Centre Weston is about £9,600 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 3 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £37,000 from University of Sussex. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 3 and University of Sussex in 1, with 1 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 Sussex
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
Sussex
115 countries · 25.3% international
- 🇨🇳China21.6%
- 🇮🇳India7.9%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
- 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%
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 Sussex
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
3 coursesFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,000 (PG)
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
Social Work
Education Studies
Health & Social Care
Public Health & Epidemiology
Animal Science
Counselling & Psychotherapy
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 Sussex
- £23,500
University Centre Weston is about £9,600 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Weston
- No data
- University of Sussex
- £23,500
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 Sussex
Sociology & Criminology
£22,500Salary (3 years)£25,50090%Satisfaction90%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000100%Satisfaction84%Social Work
£22,500Salary (3 years)£26,00090%Satisfaction94%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction92%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,000Salary (3 years)£37,00080%Satisfaction69%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity of Sussex
Chancellor's International Scholarships
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Sussex Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Weston vs University of Sussex: common questions
Is University Centre Weston or University of Sussex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University Centre Weston is about £9,600 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 Sussex?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology, Animal Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Is University Centre Weston or University of Sussex better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £25,500 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre Weston and 90% at University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Weston or University of Sussex offer more courses?
University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of Sussex?
University Centre Weston teaches 5 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts and Creative Arts (General).
What can you study at University of Sussex but not at University Centre Weston?
University of Sussex teaches 65 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Law and 57 more.
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