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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

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.

6/8

West London

scored higher in 6 categories

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2/8

Worcester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of West London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Worcester is ahead on employment, scholarship.

University of West London vs University of Worcester at a glance

University of West London and University of Worcester both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Music, Business Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,750 a year at University of West London and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of West London is about £450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at University of West London and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of West London is about £1,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 20 and University of Worcester in 5. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £31,000 three years after graduating from University of West London, against £24,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 16 and University of Worcester in 10, 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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#1201
THE World
#1501
#108
Guardian UK
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1860
Established
1946
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University of West London

University of Worcester

88.2%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.4%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

27.1%
15.1%

International

International student share

338
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
39

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.

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%
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Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

Subjects

45 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 West London

University of Worcester

Also taught at both: Biochemistry, Midwifery, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Marketing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Work, Software Engineering, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Forensic Science, Mathematics, Mental Health Nursing, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Management, Medicine, Nursing (General), Performing Arts (General), Politics & International Relations, Applied Psychology, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Dance, Biomedical Engineering, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at University of West London

Only at University of Worcester

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 West London
£16,750
University of Worcester
£17,200

University of West London is about £450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of West London
£17,250
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of West London is about £1,650 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 West London

University of Worcester

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction79%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction62%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    81%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Education Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
    98%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Adult Nursing

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    70%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of West London

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University of Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of West London vs University of Worcester: common questions

Is University of West London or University of Worcester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,750 a year at University of West London and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of West London is about £450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at University of West London and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of West London is about £1,650 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 West London and University of Worcester?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Music, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Law, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Adult Nursing and 33 more.

Is University of West London or University of Worcester better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from University of West London, and £20,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at University of West London and 79% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of West London or University of Worcester offer more courses?

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

What can you study at University of West London but not at University of Worcester?

University of West London teaches 23 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science, Civil Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Genetics & Genomics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering and 15 more.

What can you study at University of Worcester but not at University of West London?

University of Worcester teaches 23 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, History, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences, Biology, English Language and 15 more.

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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses