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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/8

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

West of Scotland

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of the West of Scotland leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on ranking, established, courses.

University of Bedfordshire vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

University of Bedfordshire and University of the West of Scotland both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £1,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 8 and University of Bedfordshire in 7, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £19,500 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, against £24,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 13 and University of the West of Scotland in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
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#1001
THE World
#601
#99
Guardian UK
#115
1882
Established
1897
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Bedfordshire

University of the West of Scotland

88.1%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.1%
30.3%

International

International student share

306
119

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Bedfordshire

31 countries · 30.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India56.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
  • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%
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West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
  • 🌐Nepal20.4%
  • 🇮🇳India19.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

Subjects

37 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 of Bedfordshire

University of the West of Scotland

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Chemistry, English Language, Applied Psychology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Sciences (General), Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Journalism, Music, Community & Specialist Nursing, Forensic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Midwifery, Politics & International Relations, Technology & Logistics.

Only at University of Bedfordshire

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 of Bedfordshire
£16,900
University of the West of Scotland
£15,500

University of the West of Scotland is about £1,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bedfordshire
No data
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Bedfordshire 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 of Bedfordshire

University of the West of Scotland

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction75%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%SatisfactionNo data

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Teacher Training

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Accounting

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    93%Satisfaction96%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction99%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    73%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%SatisfactionNo data

  • Chemistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    99%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

University of Bedfordshire vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

Is University of Bedfordshire or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £1,400 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 of Bedfordshire and University of the West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Accounting, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Psychology (General) and 25 more.

Is University of Bedfordshire or University of the West of Scotland better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, and £21,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at University of Bedfordshire and 75% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Bedfordshire or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.

What can you study at University of Bedfordshire but not at University of the West of Scotland?

University of Bedfordshire teaches 22 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Computer Science, Human Resource Management, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Pharmacology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biological Sciences (General) and 14 more.

What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at University of Bedfordshire?

University of the West of Scotland teaches 12 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biology, Creative Arts (General), Cultural Studies and 4 more.

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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the West of Scotland119 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses