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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/5
Abertay
scored higher in 3 categories
2/5
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Abertay University leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
Abertay University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
Abertay University and University Centre South Essex both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and Accounting. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Abertay University is about £980 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Abertay University is higher in 3 and University Centre South Essex in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £30,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, against £17,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 3 and Abertay University in 1.
World & National Rankings
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Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Abertay University
University Centre South Essex
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.
Abertay
29 countries · 9.3% international
- 🇫🇷France28%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.6%
- 🇨🇳China3.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.2%
University Centre South Essex
No published data on international students
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.
Abertay University
University Centre South Essex
Business & Management (General)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Accounting
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Psychology (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Film Production & Cinematography
Only at Abertay University
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
- Abertay University
- £16,950
- University Centre South Essex
- £17,930
Abertay University is about £980 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Abertay University
- £18,950
- University Centre South Essex
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Essex 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.
Abertay University
University Centre South Essex
Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£19,00064%SatisfactionNo dataGames Design & Computer Animation
£30,500Salary (3 years)£17,50087%Satisfaction89%Accounting
£20,500Salary (3 years)£19,00073%SatisfactionNo dataSport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£24,50092%Satisfaction75%Psychology (General)
£22,000Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction95%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£22,00088%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
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Abertay University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is Abertay University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Abertay University is about £980 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 Abertay University and University Centre South Essex?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Film Production & Cinematography.
Is Abertay University or University Centre South Essex better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, and £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Abertay University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
Abertay University lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at Abertay University but not at University Centre South Essex?
Abertay University teaches 23 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Civil Engineering, Law, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Food Science, Human Geography & Environment, Applied Psychology and 15 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Abertay University?
University Centre South Essex teaches 10 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Dance, Education Studies, Fine Art and 2 more.
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