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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

4/6

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

2/6

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University Centre Weston leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on established, courses.

University Centre Weston vs University of the Arts London at a glance

University Centre Weston and University of the Arts London both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Applied Computing, Media & Film Studies and Games Design & Computer Animation. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University Centre Weston is about £16,990 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London 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 £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 1 and University of the Arts London in 1, 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
#851
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#52
2009
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

90.7%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

87.5%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
54%

International

International student share

24
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

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

    Arts London

    84 countries · 54% international

    • 🇨🇳China55.7%
    • 🇮🇳India6%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
    • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

    Subjects

    5 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 the Arts London

    • Applied Computing

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £30,890 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £30,890 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £30,890 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £22,180 (PG)

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,900 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £30,890 (UG)

    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 the Arts London
    £30,890

    University Centre Weston is about £16,990 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Weston
    No data
    University of the Arts London
    £30,890

    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 the Arts London

    • Applied Computing

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      80%Satisfaction85%
    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction80%
    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      80%Satisfaction80%
    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      84%SatisfactionNo data

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of the Arts London

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    FAQ

    University Centre Weston vs University of the Arts London: common questions

    Is University Centre Weston or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University Centre Weston is about £16,990 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 the Arts London?

    Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Applied Computing, Media & Film Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General) and Crafts & Applied Arts.

    Is University Centre Weston or University of the Arts London better for Applied Computing?

    Applied Computing graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at University Centre Weston and 85% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre Weston or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

    University of the Arts London lists 183 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

    What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of the Arts London?

    University Centre Weston teaches 11 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Civil Engineering, Creative Arts (General), Health & Social Care and 3 more.

    What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University Centre Weston?

    University of the Arts London teaches 24 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Music, Fine Art, Management, Marketing, Computer Science and 16 more.

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