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University Centre Weston

Weston-super-Mare

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University of York

York · QS World #158

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.

2/7

University Centre Weston

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

York

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of York leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University Centre Weston vs University of York at a glance

University Centre Weston and University of York both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Education Studies. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £27,500 at University of York: University Centre Weston is about £13,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 3 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £30,500 from University of York. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 4 and University of York in 0, 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
#158
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THE World
#154
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Guardian UK
#20
2009
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

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 York

90.7%
87.1%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

87.5%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.6%

International

International student share

24
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
3

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

    York

    97 countries · 18.6% international

    • 🇨🇳China44.1%
    • 🇮🇳India7.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
    • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

    Subjects

    8 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 York

    Only at University Centre Weston

    Only at University of York

    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 York
    £27,500

    University Centre Weston is about £13,600 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Weston
    No data
    University of York
    £27,250

    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 York

    • Business & Management (General)

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
      98%Satisfaction80%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      90%Satisfaction90%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      100%Satisfaction87%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Social Work

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      90%Satisfaction83%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Weston

    Bursary for Students Aged 19+

    £44,443

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of York

    Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    York Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    York Futures Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Weston vs University of York: common questions

    Is University Centre Weston or University of York cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £27,500 at University of York: University Centre Weston is about £13,600 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 York?

    Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Work and Civil Engineering.

    Is University Centre Weston or University of York better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £30,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Weston and 80% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre Weston or University of York offer more courses?

    University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.

    What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of York?

    University Centre Weston teaches 8 subject areas that University of York does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care and Public Health & Epidemiology.

    What can you study at University of York but not at University Centre Weston?

    University of York teaches 74 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music and 66 more.

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    University Centre Weston24 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of York532 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses