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Buckinghamshire New University

High Wycombe · Guardian UK #96

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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.

3/5

Buckinghamshire New

scored higher in 3 categories

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2/5

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Buckinghamshire New University leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Buckinghamshire New University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Buckinghamshire New University and University Centre South Essex both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business & Management (General). Buckinghamshire New University offers 292 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 £15,910 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Buckinghamshire New University is about £2,020 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Buckinghamshire New University is higher in 10 and University Centre South Essex in 1. The widest gap is in Dance: £20,500 three years after graduating from Buckinghamshire New University, against £13,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 9 and Buckinghamshire New University in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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#96
Guardian UK
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1893
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.

Buckinghamshire New University

University Centre South Essex

85.3%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£30,700
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
No data

International

International student share

292
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.

Buckinghamshire New

37 countries · 8.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan11.4%
  • 🇷🇴Romania11.4%
  • 🌐Nepal8.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
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University Centre South Essex

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    18 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.

    Buckinghamshire New University

    University Centre South Essex

    Also taught at both: Teacher Training, Accounting, Computing & IT.

    Only at Buckinghamshire New University

    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

    Buckinghamshire New University
    £15,910
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    Buckinghamshire New University is about £2,020 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Buckinghamshire New University
    £15,550
    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.

    Buckinghamshire New University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Design & Fashion

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      87%Satisfaction100%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      85%Satisfaction99%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      88%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      98%Satisfaction75%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      79%Satisfaction89%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      73%Satisfaction94%

    • Dance

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£13,500
      100%Satisfaction100%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£13,500
      86%Satisfaction100%

    • Psychology (General)

      £22,000Salary (3 years)No data
      94%Satisfaction95%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £30,000Salary (3 years)No data
      93%Satisfaction98%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      89%Satisfaction100%

    • Fine Art

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      89%Satisfaction100%

    Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Buckinghamshire New University

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    FAQ

    Buckinghamshire New University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is Buckinghamshire New University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,910 a year at Buckinghamshire New University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Buckinghamshire New University is about £2,020 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 Buckinghamshire New University and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Dance, Drama & Theatre, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Crafts & Applied Arts and 6 more.

    Is Buckinghamshire New University or University Centre South Essex better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Buckinghamshire New University, and £18,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Buckinghamshire New University and 100% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Buckinghamshire New University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Buckinghamshire New University lists 292 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    Buckinghamshire New University teaches 41 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Computer Science, Marketing, Software Engineering, Business Studies and 33 more.

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    Buckinghamshire New University292 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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