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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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.

6/7

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 6 categories

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1/7

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University Centre South Essex both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Media & Film Studies. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £11,270 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 2 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £41,500 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 2 and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
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#52
THE World
—
#4
Guardian UK
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1895
Established
2016
Yes
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.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

University Centre South Essex

89.4%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
No data

International

International student share

253
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
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.

London School of Economics and Political Science

108 countries · 63.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.7%
  • 🇮🇳India7.5%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore4.3%
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University Centre South Essex

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    6 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.

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

    University Centre South Essex

    Only at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

    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

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
    £29,200
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    University Centre South Essex is about £11,270 a year cheaper.

    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.

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

    University Centre South Essex

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      91%Satisfaction94%

    • Accounting

      £41,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      93%SatisfactionNo data

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction95%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

    LSE Access to Education Undergraduate Scholarships

    £250,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Mohammed Al Fahim Scholarship

    £33,333

    Deadline: N/A

    Catherine and Joyce Wood Scholarship

    £26,250

    Deadline: N/A

    LSE ESRC DTP Studentships

    £23,805

    Deadline: N/A

    LSE Excellence Scholarship

    £20,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre South Essex

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    FAQ

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £11,270 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 London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Psychology (General) and Computing & IT.

    Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University Centre South Essex better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, and £22,000 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 94% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

    What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at University Centre South Essex?

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 24 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Politics & International Relations, Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Social Sciences (General), Economics, Anthropology and 16 more.

    What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 12 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Education Studies and 4 more.

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    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses