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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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.

4/5

Bournemouth

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

1/5

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Bournemouth University leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.

Bournemouth University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Bournemouth University and University Centre South Essex both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography and Media & Film Studies. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £2,760 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bournemouth University is higher in 7 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £31,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 6 and Bournemouth University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
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#401
THE World
—
#59
Guardian UK
—
1992
Established
2016
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.

Bournemouth University

University Centre South Essex

80.8%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
No data

International

International student share

225
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Bournemouth

73 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
VS

University Centre South Essex

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    13 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.

    Bournemouth University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Business & Management (General)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £19,640 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      10 courses

      Typical fee £20,160 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      8 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      8 courses

      Typical fee £19,640 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      7 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Design & Fashion

      4 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,640 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Psychology (General)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £19,640 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Accounting

      4 courses

      Typical fee £19,640 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      2 courses

      Typical fee £20,160 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,690 (PG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Teacher Training

      1 course

      Fee not available

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    Only at Bournemouth University

    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

    Bournemouth University
    £20,690
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    University Centre South Essex is about £2,760 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Bournemouth University
    £19,690
    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.

    Bournemouth University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Business & Management (General)

      £28,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      61%SatisfactionNo data

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      72%Satisfaction99%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      81%Satisfaction75%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £26,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      81%Satisfaction89%

    • Design & Fashion

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      80%Satisfaction100%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      83%Satisfaction94%

    • Psychology (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      77%Satisfaction95%

    • Accounting

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      83%SatisfactionNo data

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
      85%Satisfaction98%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    Bournemouth University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is Bournemouth University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £2,760 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 Bournemouth University and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Computing & IT and 1 more.

    Is Bournemouth University or University Centre South Essex better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £28,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Bournemouth University lists 225 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

    What can you study at Bournemouth University but not at University Centre South Essex?

    Bournemouth University teaches 46 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Computer Science, Law, Applied Computing, Journalism, Management, Software Engineering and 38 more.

    What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Bournemouth University?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 5 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Dance, Education Studies and Fine Art.

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    Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses