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Southend-on-Sea
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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East Lancashire UC
scored higher in 2 categories
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University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
East Lancashire UC leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex does not lead in any category where both have data.
East Lancashire UC vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University Centre South Essex both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Counselling & Psychotherapy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Sport & Exercise Sciences. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: East Lancashire UC is about £4,430 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and University Centre South Essex in 0, with 1 about level.
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.
East Lancashire UC
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.
East Lancashire UC
No published data on international students
University Centre South Essex
No published data on international students
Subjects
7 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.
East Lancashire UC
University Centre South Essex
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Business & Management (General)
Education Studies
Media & Film Studies
Teacher Training
Only at East Lancashire UC
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
- East Lancashire UC
- £13,500
- University Centre South Essex
- £17,930
East Lancashire UC is about £4,430 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.
East Lancashire UC
University Centre South Essex
Counselling & Psychotherapy
£20,000Salary (3 years)No data99%Satisfaction98%Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,50093%Satisfaction75%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction100%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEast Lancashire UC
East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Childcare Grant (CCG)
See details
Deadline: N/A
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Hardship Loan or Grant
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Deadline: N/A
University Centre South Essex
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East Lancashire UC vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: East Lancashire UC is about £4,430 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 East Lancashire UC and University Centre South Essex?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Media & Film Studies and Teacher Training.
Does East Lancashire UC or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University Centre South Essex?
East Lancashire UC teaches 11 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including General Engineering, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Aerospace Engineering and 3 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at East Lancashire UC?
University Centre South Essex teaches 11 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Computing & IT, Dance, Fine Art and 3 more.
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