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Middlesex University

London · QS World #901

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University Centre South Essex

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

Middlesex

scored higher in 3 categories

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2/5

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Middlesex University leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Middlesex University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Middlesex University and University Centre South Essex both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Middlesex University is about £730 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Middlesex University is higher in 7 and University Centre South Essex in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £25,500 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, against £17,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 7 and Middlesex University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
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#501
THE World
—
#74
Guardian UK
—
1878
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.

Middlesex University

University Centre South Essex

87.4%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

29.6%
No data

International

International student share

294
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.

Middlesex

80 countries · 29.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.9%
  • 🇨🇳China7.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
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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.

    Middlesex University

    University Centre South Essex

    Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy.

    Only at Middlesex 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

    Middlesex University
    £17,200
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    Middlesex University is about £730 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Middlesex University
    £17,600
    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.

    Middlesex University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Design & Fashion

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      90%Satisfaction100%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      85%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      94%Satisfaction75%

    • Psychology (General)

      £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction95%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      94%Satisfaction99%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      85%Satisfaction94%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      93%SatisfactionNo data

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      70%Satisfaction89%

    • Accounting

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      83%SatisfactionNo data

    • Teacher Training

      £29,500Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction100%

    • Fine Art

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      85%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    Middlesex University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is Middlesex University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Middlesex University is about £730 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 Middlesex University and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Computing & IT and 4 more.

    Is Middlesex University or University Centre South Essex better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, and £18,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Middlesex University and 100% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Middlesex University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Middlesex University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    Middlesex University teaches 49 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Business Studies, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Law, Medicine, Social Work and 41 more.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 2 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts and Dance.

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    Middlesex University294 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses