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University of Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/9

Roehampton

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

West of Scotland

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Roehampton leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, courses, scholarship). University of the West of Scotland is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.

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

University of Roehampton and University of the West of Scotland both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at University of Roehampton and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £1,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £11,250 a year at University of Roehampton and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of Roehampton is about £5,030 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Roehampton is higher in 9 and University of the West of Scotland in 6. The widest gap is in Accounting: £29,000 three years after graduating from University of Roehampton, against £21,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 9 and University of Roehampton in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
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#801
THE World
#601
#77
Guardian UK
#115
1841
Established
1897
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University of Roehampton

University of the West of Scotland

85%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.1%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

46.5%
30.3%

International

International student share

296
119

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
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.

Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%
VS

West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

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

Subjects

29 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 Roehampton

University of the West of Scotland

Also taught at both: Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Marketing, General Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Sciences (General), Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Zoology & Animal Biology, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950
University of the West of Scotland
£15,500

University of the West of Scotland is about £1,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Roehampton
£11,250
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

University of Roehampton is about £5,030 a year cheaper.

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 Roehampton

University of the West of Scotland

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    81%SatisfactionNo data

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction75%

  • Teacher Training

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    No dataSatisfaction94%

  • Applied Computing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    78%Satisfaction90%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Education Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction96%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    70%Satisfaction91%

  • Accounting

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Information Systems

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    78%Satisfaction85%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction99%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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University of the West of Scotland

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at University of Roehampton and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £1,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £11,250 a year at University of Roehampton and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of Roehampton is about £5,030 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 Roehampton and University of the West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Business Studies, Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Design & Fashion and 17 more.

Is University of Roehampton or University of the West of Scotland better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of Roehampton, and £23,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Roehampton lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 27 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Architecture, Software Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 19 more.

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

University of the West of Scotland teaches 20 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Chemistry, Physics, Social Work, Aerospace Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing, Music, Biology, Creative Arts (General) and 12 more.

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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the West of Scotland119 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses