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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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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

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 4 categories

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2/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Liverpool Hope University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and University Centre South Essex both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Drama & Theatre, Sociology & Criminology and Media & Film Studies. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre South Essex is higher in 7 and Liverpool Hope University in 3. The widest gap is in Dance: £18,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £13,500 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 Liverpool Hope 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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#1501
THE World
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Guardian UK
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1844
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.

Liverpool Hope University

University Centre South Essex

89.3%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
No data

International

International student share

635
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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.

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%
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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.

    Liverpool Hope University

    University Centre South Essex

    Also taught at both: Teacher Training.

    Only at Liverpool Hope 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

    Liverpool Hope University
    £15,230
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    Liverpool Hope University is about £2,700 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Liverpool Hope University
    £16,500
    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.

    Liverpool Hope University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Drama & Theatre

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£13,500
      94%Satisfaction100%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      91%Satisfaction94%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      94%Satisfaction100%

    • Education Studies

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      91%SatisfactionNo data

    • Psychology (General)

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      91%Satisfaction95%

    • Dance

      £18,000Salary (3 years)£13,500
      85%Satisfaction100%

    • Accounting

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      94%SatisfactionNo data

    • Design & Fashion

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      93%Satisfaction100%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      93%Satisfaction75%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      89%Satisfaction99%

    • Fine Art

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      95%Satisfaction100%

    • Teacher Training

      £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Liverpool Hope University

    Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Access to Hope Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: May 2026

    Performance Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: Oct 2026

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    University Centre South Essex

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    FAQ

    Liverpool Hope University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is Liverpool Hope University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Liverpool Hope University is about £2,700 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 Liverpool Hope University and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Drama & Theatre, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Dance, Accounting, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT and 4 more.

    Is Liverpool Hope University or University Centre South Essex better for Drama & Theatre?

    Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £17,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £13,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Liverpool Hope University and 100% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Liverpool Hope University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    Liverpool Hope University teaches 40 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, Theology & Religious Studies, English Literature, Creative Writing, Computer Science, Marketing and 32 more.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 2 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy and Games Design & Computer Animation.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

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    Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses