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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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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.

4/6

Kingston

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

2/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Kingston University leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, established, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Kingston University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Kingston University and University Centre South Essex both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Psychology (General). Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £570 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 10 and University Centre South Essex in 1. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £28,000 three years after graduating from Kingston 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 Kingston University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
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#801
THE World
—
#67
Guardian UK
—
1899
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.

Kingston University

University Centre South Essex

85.4%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
No data

International

International student share

390
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%
VS

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.

    Kingston University

    University Centre South Essex

    Also taught at both: Fine Art.

    Only at Kingston 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

    Kingston University
    £18,500
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    University Centre South Essex is about £570 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Kingston University
    £18,900
    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.

    Kingston University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Business & Management (General)

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      81%SatisfactionNo data

    • Design & Fashion

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      89%Satisfaction100%

    • Psychology (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      80%Satisfaction95%

    • Education Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      90%SatisfactionNo data

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      74%Satisfaction99%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £28,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      71%Satisfaction89%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      81%Satisfaction94%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      87%Satisfaction75%

    • Accounting

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      86%SatisfactionNo data

    • Teacher Training

      £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
      90%Satisfaction100%

    • Dance

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£13,500
      74%Satisfaction100%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£13,500
      95%Satisfaction100%

    Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    Kingston University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £570 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 Kingston University and University Centre South Essex?

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

    Is Kingston University or University Centre South Essex better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston 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 Kingston University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    Kingston University teaches 51 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law and 43 more.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 2 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts and Counselling & Psychotherapy.

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    Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses