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Liverpool · QS World #851
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.
5/6
Liverpool John Moores
scored higher in 5 categories
1/6
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Liverpool John Moores University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.
Liverpool John Moores University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
Liverpool John Moores University and University Centre South Essex both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Design & Fashion. Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £320 a year cheaper.
Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre South Essex is higher in 4 and Liverpool John Moores University in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £24,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, against £17,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 6 and Liverpool John Moores 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.
Liverpool John Moores 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.
Liverpool John Moores
75 countries · 8.3% international
- 🇮🇳India12.2%
- 🇮🇪Ireland6.6%
- 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.2%
University Centre South Essex
No published data on international students
Subjects
13 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 John Moores University
University Centre South Essex
Sociology & Criminology
21 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
16 coursesTypical fee £18,250 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
Design & Fashion
Education Studies
Media & Film Studies
Business & Management (General)
Film Production & Cinematography
Psychology (General)
Accounting
Fine Art
Games Design & Computer Animation
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Teacher Training
Only at Liverpool John Moores 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 John Moores University
- £18,250
- University Centre South Essex
- £17,930
University Centre South Essex is about £320 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Liverpool John Moores University
- £18,250
- 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 John Moores University
University Centre South Essex
Sociology & Criminology
£21,500Salary (3 years)£22,00087%Satisfaction94%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£22,500Salary (3 years)£24,50089%Satisfaction75%Design & Fashion
£20,000Salary (3 years)£18,50090%Satisfaction100%Education Studies
£18,500Salary (3 years)£20,00091%SatisfactionNo dataFilm Production & Cinematography
£17,000Salary (3 years)£18,50079%Satisfaction99%Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction95%Accounting
£24,500Salary (3 years)£19,00095%SatisfactionNo dataFine Art
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,50082%Satisfaction100%Games Design & Computer Animation
£24,500Salary (3 years)£17,50085%Satisfaction89%
Scholarships for International Students
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Liverpool John Moores University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is Liverpool John Moores University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £320 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 John Moores University and University Centre South Essex?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Accounting, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 1 more.
Is Liverpool John Moores University or University Centre South Essex better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, and £22,000 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Liverpool John Moores University and 94% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Liverpool John Moores University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
Liverpool John Moores University lists 325 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at Liverpool John Moores University but not at University Centre South Essex?
Liverpool John Moores University teaches 65 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Business Studies, Law, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering and 57 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Liverpool John Moores University?
University Centre South Essex teaches 5 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT and Dance.
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