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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
King's College London
scored higher in 5 categories
2/7
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
King's College London, University of London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
King's College London, University of London vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
King's College London, University of London and University Centre South Essex both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Psychology (General) and Media & Film Studies. King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £14,170 a year cheaper.
In Accounting, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher. In Psychology (General), the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher.
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.
King's College London, University of London
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.
King's College London
124 countries · 38.4% international
- 🇨🇳China36.6%
- 🇮🇳India7.1%
- 🇺🇸United States3.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.7%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.2%
University Centre South Essex
No published data on international students
Subjects
9 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.
King's College London, University of London
University Centre South Essex
Education Studies
11 coursesTypical fee £21,100 (PG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
Psychology (General)
11 coursesTypical fee £42,800 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Accounting
Drama & Theatre
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Business & Management (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Teacher Training
Only at King's College London, University of London
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
- King's College London, University of London
- £32,100
- University Centre South Essex
- £17,930
University Centre South Essex is about £14,170 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- King's College London, University of London
- £21,100
- 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.
King's College London, University of London
University Centre South Essex
Psychology (General)
£37,000Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction95%Accounting
£35,000Salary (3 years)£19,00091%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveKing's College London, University of London
Alexandros Petersen Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
GREAT Scholarships
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Organ Scholarship
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
BFI Collaborative Doctoral Award
See details
Deadline: N/A
CMR Fellowship Programme
See details
Deadline: N/A
University Centre South Essex
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King's College London, University of London vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is King's College London, University of London or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,100 a year at King's College London, University of London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £14,170 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 King's College London, University of London and University Centre South Essex?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Education Studies, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Teacher Training.
Is King's College London, University of London or University Centre South Essex better for Accounting?
Accounting graduates earn a median £35,000 three years after graduating from King's College London, University of London, and £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does King's College London, University of London or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at King's College London, University of London but not at University Centre South Essex?
King's College London, University of London teaches 71 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Law, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Economics, Mathematics, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Physics and 63 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at King's College London, University of London?
University Centre South Essex teaches 9 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation and 1 more.
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