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Bristol · QS World #761
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
Bristol
scored higher in 5 categories
1/6
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Bristol, UWE leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.
Bristol, UWE vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
Bristol, UWE and University Centre South Essex both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Bristol, UWE is about £2,180 a year cheaper.
Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 6 and University Centre South Essex in 0, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £31,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £17,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 8 and Bristol, UWE in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Bristol, UWE
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.
Bristol
107 countries · 24.8% international
- 🇮🇳India14%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
- 🇨🇳China4.5%
University Centre South Essex
No published data on international students
Subjects
16 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.
Bristol, UWE
University Centre South Essex
Business & Management (General)
21 coursesTypical fee £15,750 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Design & Fashion
18 coursesTypical fee £15,750 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
14 coursesTypical fee £15,750 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Accounting
Fine Art
Psychology (General)
Education Studies
Computing & IT
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Media & Film Studies
Drama & Theatre
Games Design & Computer Animation
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Also taught at both: Teacher Training.
Only at Bristol, UWE
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
- Bristol, UWE
- £15,750
- University Centre South Essex
- £17,930
Bristol, UWE is about £2,180 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bristol, UWE
- £16,250
- 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.
Bristol, UWE
University Centre South Essex
Business & Management (General)
£27,500Salary (3 years)£19,00084%SatisfactionNo dataDesign & Fashion
£21,000Salary (3 years)£18,50082%Satisfaction100%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£22,00087%Satisfaction94%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,50094%Satisfaction99%Accounting
£28,500Salary (3 years)£19,00088%SatisfactionNo dataFine Art
£19,500Salary (3 years)£18,50078%Satisfaction100%Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)No data81%Satisfaction95%Education Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)£20,00086%SatisfactionNo dataCounselling & Psychotherapy
£25,500Salary (3 years)No data81%Satisfaction98%Drama & Theatre
£20,000Salary (3 years)£13,50094%Satisfaction100%Games Design & Computer Animation
£31,500Salary (3 years)£17,50092%Satisfaction89%Teacher Training
£26,500Salary (3 years)No data90%Satisfaction100%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBristol, UWE
College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship
£9,000
Deadline: N/A
Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary
£5,760
Deadline: N/A
Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship
50%
Deadline: N/A
College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship
50%
Deadline: N/A
University Centre South Essex
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Bristol, UWE vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is Bristol, UWE or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Bristol, UWE is about £2,180 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 Bristol, UWE and University Centre South Essex?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Fine Art, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies and 4 more.
Is Bristol, UWE or University Centre South Essex better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bristol, UWE or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at University Centre South Essex?
Bristol, UWE teaches 56 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Architecture, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Law, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and 48 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Bristol, UWE?
University Centre South Essex teaches 2 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts and Dance.
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