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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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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

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

3/7

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Brunel 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.

Brunel University of London vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Brunel University of London and University Centre South Essex both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion and Media & Film Studies. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Brunel University of London is about £530 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 8 and University Centre South Essex in 1. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £36,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £17,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 6 and Brunel University of London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
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#401
THE World
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#69
Guardian UK
—
1966
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.

Brunel University of London

University Centre South Essex

81.7%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
No data

International

International student share

373
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
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.

Brunel University of London

81 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India26.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan11%
  • 🇨🇳China6.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
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University Centre South Essex

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    14 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.

    Brunel University of London

    University Centre South Essex

    • Sociology & Criminology

      14 courses

      Typical fee £17,400 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      10 courses

      Typical fee £21,800 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      11 courses

      Typical fee £17,400 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £19,320 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      10 courses

      Typical fee £17,400 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Drama & Theatre

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,400 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      6 courses

      Typical fee £21,800 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Computing & IT

      6 courses

      Typical fee £20,830 (PG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Psychology (General)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,320 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Accounting

      5 courses

      Typical fee £18,360 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,320 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      2 courses

      Typical fee £21,800 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,400 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,400 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    Only at Brunel 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

    Brunel University of London
    £17,400
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    Brunel University of London is about £530 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Brunel University of London
    £24,800
    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.

    Brunel University of London

    University Centre South Essex

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      90%Satisfaction94%

    • Design & Fashion

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      88%Satisfaction100%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      84%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      82%Satisfaction75%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£13,500
      81%Satisfaction100%

    • Psychology (General)

      £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
      79%Satisfaction95%

    • Accounting

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      83%SatisfactionNo data

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
      62%Satisfaction98%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      70%Satisfaction99%

    • Education Studies

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      88%SatisfactionNo data

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £36,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      96%Satisfaction89%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Brunel University of London

    MBA Scholarship (Full-time & Part-time) September 2026

    £14,750

    Deadline: Aug 2026

    British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM 2026

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Brunel Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Brunel University of London and the China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship 2026/27

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Ealing Trailfinders (ETF) & Brunel University of London Rugby Academy Scholarship 2026/27

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre South Essex

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    FAQ

    Brunel University of London vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Brunel University of London is about £530 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 Brunel University of London and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Psychology (General), Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography and 2 more.

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

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £22,000 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Brunel 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 Brunel University of London or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    Brunel University of London teaches 48 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Law, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Civil Engineering and 40 more.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 4 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Fine Art and Teacher Training.

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    Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses