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Weston-super-Mare
Paisley · Guardian UK #115
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
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West of Scotland
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Weston and University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland on established, graduate salary, courses.
University Centre Weston vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance
University Centre Weston and University of the West of Scotland both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Applied Computing, Education Studies and Social Work. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University Centre Weston is about £1,600 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 4 and University Centre Weston in 1. The widest gap is in Social Work: £22,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £30,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 2 and University of the West of Scotland in 2, 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 the West of Scotland
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
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
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 the West of Scotland
Applied Computing
Education Studies
Social Work
Business & Management (General)
Health & Social Care
Media & Film Studies
Public Health & Epidemiology
Sociology & Criminology
Creative Arts (General)
Only at University Centre Weston
Only at University of the West of Scotland
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 West of Scotland
- £15,500
University Centre Weston is about £1,600 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Weston
- No data
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
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 West of Scotland
Applied Computing
£20,000Salary (3 years)£22,00080%Satisfaction90%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction96%Social Work
£22,500Salary (3 years)£30,50090%Satisfaction88%Health & Social Care
£22,500Salary (3 years)£26,00090%Satisfaction90%Sociology & Criminology
£22,500Salary (3 years)£23,00090%SatisfactionNo dataCreative Arts (General)
£19,500Salary (3 years)£16,00084%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre Weston vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is University Centre Weston or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University Centre Weston is about £1,600 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 the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Applied Computing, Education Studies, Social Work, Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Sociology & Criminology and Creative Arts (General).
Is University Centre Weston or University of the West of Scotland better for Applied Computing?
Applied Computing graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £22,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at University Centre Weston and 90% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Weston or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of the West of Scotland?
University Centre Weston teaches 7 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Civil Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts and Games Design & Computer Animation.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at University Centre Weston?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 40 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Applied Psychology, Accounting and 32 more.
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