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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/7

Birkbeck

scored higher in 4 categories

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3/7

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

Birkbeck, University of London vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and University Centre South Essex both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Media & Film Studies. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £570 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 3 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £29,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £19,000 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 4 and Birkbeck, University of London in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
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#301
THE World
—
—
Guardian UK
—
1823
Established
2016
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birkbeck, University of London

University Centre South Essex

85.1%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
No data

International

International student share

361
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
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.

Birkbeck

60 countries · 12% international

  • 🇺🇸United States10.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇮🇳India8.6%
  • 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
  • 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
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University Centre South Essex

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    10 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.

    Birkbeck, University of London

    University Centre South Essex

    Only at Birkbeck, University of London

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    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

    Birkbeck, University of London
    £18,500
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    University Centre South Essex is about £570 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Birkbeck, University of London
    £20,850
    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.

    Birkbeck, University of London

    University Centre South Essex

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      88%Satisfaction94%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £29,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      76%SatisfactionNo data

    • Accounting

      £29,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      75%SatisfactionNo data

    • Psychology (General)

      £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction95%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      90%Satisfaction98%

    • Drama & Theatre

      No dataSalary (3 years)£13,500
      75%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Birkbeck, University of London

    Bonnart Trust Sanctuary Scholarship

    £18,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Cyril Taylor Scholarships

    £15,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Breakspear scholarship

    £12,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    MA History of Art scholarship

    £6,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Legal & General Sustainable Leaders Bursary

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre South Essex

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    FAQ

    Birkbeck, University of London vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £570 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 Birkbeck, University of London and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training and Computing & IT.

    Is Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre South Essex better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £22,000 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Birkbeck, University of London and 94% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

    What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at University Centre South Essex?

    Birkbeck, University of London teaches 59 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Law, Politics & International Relations, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design, Computer Science and 51 more.

    What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 8 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Dance, Education Studies, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

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    Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses