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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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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

Edge Hill

scored higher in 5 categories

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1/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Edge Hill 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.

Edge Hill University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Edge Hill University and University Centre South Essex both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Education Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre South Essex is higher in 5 and Edge Hill University in 4. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £23,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £17,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 9 and Edge Hill University in 1.

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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#1001
THE World
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#89
Guardian UK
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1885
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.

Edge Hill University

University Centre South Essex

86.5%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
No data

International

International student share

210
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
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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.

    Edge Hill University

    University Centre South Essex

    Only at Edge Hill 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

    Edge Hill University
    No data
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

    Postgraduate

    Edge Hill University
    £15,000
    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.

    Edge Hill University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Teacher Training

      £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
      90%Satisfaction100%

    • Education Studies

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      96%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      89%Satisfaction75%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      81%SatisfactionNo data

    • Psychology (General)

      £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
      80%Satisfaction95%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      88%Satisfaction94%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £18,000Salary (3 years)No data
      85%Satisfaction98%

    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      91%Satisfaction100%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£13,500
      88%Satisfaction100%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      91%Satisfaction99%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      67%Satisfaction89%

    • Dance

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£13,500
      90%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Edge Hill University

    Thrive Fund

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre South Essex

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    FAQ

    Edge Hill University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Edge Hill University and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Teacher Training, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation and 2 more.

    Is Edge Hill University or University Centre South Essex better for Education Studies?

    Education Studies graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £20,000 from University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Edge Hill University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Edge Hill University lists 210 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    Edge Hill University teaches 41 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Law, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Computer Science, Business Studies, Applied Psychology, Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies and 33 more.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 4 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting and Fine Art.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

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    Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses