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Coventry University

Coventry · QS World #581

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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.

5/7

Coventry

scored higher in 5 categories

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2/7

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Coventry University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Coventry University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Coventry University and University Centre South Essex both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. Coventry University offers 468 courses across 81 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Coventry University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Coventry University is about £330 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Coventry University is higher in 8 and University Centre South Essex in 1. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £28,000 three years after graduating from Coventry University, 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 7 and Coventry University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#581
QS World
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#601
THE World
—
#40
Guardian UK
—
1843
Established
2016
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Coventry University

University Centre South Essex

88.3%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.1%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

45.1%
No data

International

International student share

468
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

6
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.

Coventry

81 countries · 45.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India55.6%
  • 🌐Nepal12.6%
  • 🇨🇳China6.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.5%
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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.

    Coventry University

    University Centre South Essex

    Also taught at both: Fine Art.

    Only at Coventry 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

    Coventry University
    £17,600
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    Coventry University is about £330 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Coventry University
    £19,500
    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.

    Coventry University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Design & Fashion

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      82%Satisfaction100%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      82%SatisfactionNo data

    • Accounting

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      88%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      97%Satisfaction75%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      89%Satisfaction94%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      97%Satisfaction99%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £28,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      96%Satisfaction89%

    • Psychology (General)

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction95%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
      74%Satisfaction98%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£13,500
      90%Satisfaction100%

    • Fine Art

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      86%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Coventry University

    AZIZ Foundation Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    EU Support Bursary

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship 2025/26

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship 2025/26

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Coventry University Group Scholarship

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre South Essex

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    FAQ

    Coventry University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Coventry University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Coventry University is about £330 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 Coventry University and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Computing & IT and 4 more.

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

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Coventry University, and £18,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Coventry University and 100% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Coventry University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Coventry University lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    Coventry University teaches 65 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Marketing, Business Studies, Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Psychology, Civil Engineering and 57 more.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 2 subject areas that Coventry University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts and Dance.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Coventry University468 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses