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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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University Centre South Essex

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

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

1/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Canterbury Christ Church University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.

Canterbury Christ Church University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Canterbury Christ Church University and University Centre South Essex both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology (General). Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £930 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher in 7 and University Centre South Essex in 1. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £27,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, 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 Canterbury Christ Church University in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1401
QS World
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#1201
THE World
—
#90
Guardian UK
—
1962
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.

Canterbury Christ Church University

University Centre South Essex

85.6%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.4%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.5%
No data

International

International student share

235
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

17
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.

Canterbury Christ Church

41 countries · 3.5% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan49.1%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.3%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.4%
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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.

    Canterbury Christ Church University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Sociology & Criminology

      12 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      11 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Teacher Training

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Accounting

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Fee not available

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    Only at Canterbury Christ Church 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

    Canterbury Christ Church University
    £17,000
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    Canterbury Christ Church University is about £930 a year cheaper.

    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.

    Canterbury Christ Church University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      91%Satisfaction94%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      96%Satisfaction75%

    • Psychology (General)

      £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction95%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      82%SatisfactionNo data

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      87%Satisfaction99%

    • Design & Fashion

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      94%Satisfaction100%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      89%Satisfaction89%

    • Teacher Training

      £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
      85%Satisfaction100%

    • Accounting

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      74%SatisfactionNo data

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
      80%Satisfaction98%

    • Education Studies

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      83%SatisfactionNo data

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Canterbury Christ Church University

    CCCU Theology & Religious Studies PhD Scholarship

    £21,805

    Deadline: N/A

    Closing Our Gap PhD Scholarships

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    CCCU Law and Politics PhD Scholarship

    £19,237

    Deadline: May 2026

    PhD Scholarship in Education: Artificial Intelligence and Classroom Pedagogy

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Bursary

    £4,800

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre South Essex

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    FAQ

    Canterbury Christ Church University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Canterbury Christ Church University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £930 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 Canterbury Christ Church University and University Centre South Essex?

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

    Is Canterbury Christ Church University or University Centre South Essex better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University, and £22,000 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Canterbury Christ Church University and 94% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Canterbury Christ Church University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

    What can you study at Canterbury Christ Church University but not at University Centre South Essex?

    Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 55 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Music, Adult Nursing, Archaeology, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology and 47 more.

    What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Canterbury Christ Church University?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 5 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Computing & IT, Dance and Fine Art.

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    Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses