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London · QS World #901
Southend-on-Sea
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/5
London South Bank
scored higher in 3 categories
2/5
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
London South Bank University leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
London South Bank University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
London South Bank University and University Centre South Essex both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Design & Fashion. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: London South Bank University is about £530 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 4 and University Centre South Essex in 2. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £19,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £13,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 5 and London South Bank 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.
London South Bank 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.
London South Bank
60 countries · 15.6% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
- 🇮🇳India19.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
- 🌐Nepal4.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
University Centre South Essex
No published data on international students
Subjects
12 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 South Bank University
University Centre South Essex
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Design & Fashion
Accounting
Computing & IT
Education Studies
Psychology (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Business & Management (General)
Drama & Theatre
Film Production & Cinematography
Media & Film Studies
Only at London South Bank 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
- London South Bank University
- £17,400
- University Centre South Essex
- £17,930
London South Bank University is about £530 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- London South Bank 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.
London South Bank University
University Centre South Essex
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,500Salary (3 years)£24,50091%Satisfaction75%Counselling & Psychotherapy
£31,500Salary (3 years)No data71%Satisfaction98%Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£18,50084%Satisfaction100%Accounting
£24,500Salary (3 years)£19,00086%SatisfactionNo dataEducation Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£20,00085%SatisfactionNo dataPsychology (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)No data84%Satisfaction95%Sociology & Criminology
£21,500Salary (3 years)£22,00089%Satisfaction94%Drama & Theatre
£19,500Salary (3 years)£13,50094%Satisfaction100%
Scholarships for International Students
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London South Bank University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is London South Bank University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: London South Bank University is about £530 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 South Bank University and University Centre South Essex?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Accounting, Computing & IT, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography and Media & Film Studies.
Is London South Bank University or University Centre South Essex better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £24,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at London South Bank University and 75% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does London South Bank University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at London South Bank University but not at University Centre South Essex?
London South Bank University teaches 43 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Building & Construction, Business Studies, Children's Nursing, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing and 35 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at London South Bank University?
University Centre South Essex teaches 6 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Dance, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation and Teacher Training.
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