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Leeds Beckett University

Leeds · QS World #1001

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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

Leeds Beckett

scored higher in 4 categories

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2/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Leeds Beckett University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Leeds Beckett University and University Centre South Essex both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion and Counselling & Psychotherapy. Leeds Beckett University offers 318 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 £16,840 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Leeds Beckett University is about £1,090 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Leeds Beckett University is higher in 6 and University Centre South Essex in 3. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £26,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Beckett University, against £17,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 8 and Leeds Beckett University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
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#801
THE World
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#70
Guardian UK
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1824
Established
2016
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Leeds Beckett University

University Centre South Essex

85.8%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.3%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.1%
No data

International

International student share

318
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.

Leeds Beckett

65 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India48.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.6%
  • 🌐Nepal2.6%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.6%
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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.

    Leeds Beckett University

    University Centre South Essex

    Also taught at both: Dance.

    Only at Leeds Beckett 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

    Leeds Beckett University
    £16,840
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    Leeds Beckett University is about £1,090 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Leeds Beckett University
    £18,440
    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.

    Leeds Beckett University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      91%Satisfaction75%

    • Design & Fashion

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      84%Satisfaction100%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
      83%Satisfaction98%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      65%SatisfactionNo data

    • Teacher Training

      £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction100%

    • Education Studies

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      90%SatisfactionNo data

    • Psychology (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction95%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      88%Satisfaction94%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      66%Satisfaction99%

    • Accounting

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      89%SatisfactionNo data

    • Fine Art

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      92%Satisfaction100%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      74%Satisfaction89%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    Leeds Beckett University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is Leeds Beckett University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,840 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Leeds Beckett University is about £1,090 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 Leeds Beckett University and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business & Management (General), Teacher Training, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies and 4 more.

    Is Leeds Beckett University or University Centre South Essex better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Beckett University, and £24,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Leeds Beckett University and 75% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Leeds Beckett University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Leeds Beckett University lists 318 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    Leeds Beckett University teaches 51 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Politics & International Relations, Law, Building & Construction, Management, Business Studies, Marketing, Music and 43 more.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 2 subject areas that Leeds Beckett University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts and Drama & Theatre.

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    Leeds Beckett University318 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses