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Birmingham · QS World #416
Southend-on-Sea
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
5/6
Aston
scored higher in 5 categories
1/6
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Aston University, Birmingham leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.
Aston University, Birmingham vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
Aston University, Birmingham and University Centre South Essex both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £4,650 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 2 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £29,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 2 and Aston University, Birmingham in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Aston University, Birmingham
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.
Aston
67 countries · 22.1% international
- 🇮🇳India40.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
- 🌐Kuwait4.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
University Centre South Essex
No published data on international students
Subjects
7 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.
Aston University, Birmingham
University Centre South Essex
Psychology (General)
Business & Management (General)
Design & Fashion
Sociology & Criminology
Accounting
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Only at Aston University, Birmingham
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
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £22,580
- University Centre South Essex
- £17,930
University Centre South Essex is about £4,650 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £24,000
- 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.
Aston University, Birmingham
University Centre South Essex
Psychology (General)
£24,500Salary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction95%Sociology & Criminology
£23,000Salary (3 years)£22,00089%Satisfaction94%Accounting
£29,500Salary (3 years)£19,00086%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
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Aston University, Birmingham vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is Aston University, Birmingham or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £4,650 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 Aston University, Birmingham and University Centre South Essex?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Media & Film Studies.
Is Aston University, Birmingham or University Centre South Essex better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £22,000 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Aston University, Birmingham and 94% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Aston University, Birmingham or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at University Centre South Essex?
Aston University, Birmingham teaches 44 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 36 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Aston University, Birmingham?
University Centre South Essex teaches 11 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Education Studies, Fine Art and 3 more.
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