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Glasgow · QS World #1001
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.
4/5
Glasgow Caledonian
scored higher in 4 categories
1/5
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Glasgow Caledonian University leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.
Glasgow Caledonian University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
Glasgow Caledonian University and University Centre South Essex both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Computing & IT. Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £2,230 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Glasgow Caledonian University is higher in 4 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £26,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, against £17,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 2 and Glasgow Caledonian University in 1.
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.
Glasgow Caledonian University
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.
Glasgow Caledonian
45 countries · 22.7% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan39.5%
- 🇮🇳India27.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria19.8%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada1.6%
University Centre South Essex
No published data on international students
Subjects
8 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.
Glasgow Caledonian University
University Centre South Essex
Business & Management (General)
10 coursesTypical fee £15,700 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Design & Fashion
Computing & IT
Games Design & Computer Animation
Media & Film Studies
Psychology (General)
Accounting
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Only at Glasgow Caledonian 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
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- £15,700
- University Centre South Essex
- £17,930
Glasgow Caledonian University is about £2,230 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- £17,950
- 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.
Glasgow Caledonian University
University Centre South Essex
Business & Management (General)
£23,000Salary (3 years)£19,00085%SatisfactionNo dataDesign & Fashion
£21,000Salary (3 years)£18,50096%Satisfaction100%Games Design & Computer Animation
£26,000Salary (3 years)£17,50095%Satisfaction89%Accounting
£23,000Salary (3 years)£19,00088%SatisfactionNo dataCounselling & Psychotherapy
£25,000Salary (3 years)No data97%Satisfaction98%
Scholarships for International Students
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Glasgow Caledonian University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,700 a year at Glasgow Caledonian University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Glasgow Caledonian University is about £2,230 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 Glasgow Caledonian University and University Centre South Essex?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Accounting and Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Is Glasgow Caledonian University or University Centre South Essex better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University, and £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Glasgow Caledonian University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at Glasgow Caledonian University but not at University Centre South Essex?
Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 40 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 32 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Glasgow Caledonian University?
University Centre South Essex teaches 10 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Dance, Education Studies, Fine Art, Sociology & Criminology and 2 more.
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