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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Essex

Colchester · QS World #438

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.

2/6

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

4/6

Essex

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Essex at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Essex both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sociology & Criminology and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Essex offers 748 courses across 74 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £21,500 at University of Essex: Newcastle College University Centre is about £8,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £23,880 at University of Essex: Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,880 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Essex is higher in 7 and Newcastle College University Centre in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £26,500 from University of Essex. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 10 and University of Essex in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#438
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THE World
#301
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Guardian UK
#44
1894
Established
1964
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.

Newcastle College University Centre

University of Essex

87.9%
87.2%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£31,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
33.7%

International

International student share

82
748

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
30

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.

Newcastle College University Centre

No published data on international students

    VS

    Essex

    97 countries · 33.7% international

    • 🇮🇳India21.2%
    • 🇨🇳China11.7%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
    • 🇫🇷France5.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.4%

    Subjects

    20 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.

    Newcastle College University Centre

    University of Essex

    Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Building & Construction, Creative Arts (General).

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of 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

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Essex
    £21,500

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £8,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Essex
    £23,880

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,880 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.

    Newcastle College University Centre

    University of Essex

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      87%Satisfaction84%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      89%Satisfaction88%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction87%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £14,000Salary (3 years)£16,500
      80%Satisfaction95%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      94%Satisfaction84%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
      86%Satisfaction75%

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      91%Satisfaction86%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      96%Satisfaction71%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      98%Satisfaction86%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction84%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction89%

    • Health & Social Care

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      96%SatisfactionNo data

    Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Newcastle College University Centre

    Asylum Seeker Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Aug 2026

    Lisa Robson Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Nicky Turnbull Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Rachelle Waugh Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Newcastle College University Centre Scholarships

    £9,535

    Deadline: Sept 2026

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    University of Essex

    Access Essex Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Sustainable Transitions - Governance, Ecological Management and Society - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Sustainable Transitions - Governance, Ecological Management and Society - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme 2026-27 (Masters plus PhD)

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    The Essex MBA Dean's Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Postgraduate Research EU Scholarship

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Essex: common questions

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £21,500 at University of Essex: Newcastle College University Centre is about £8,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £23,880 at University of Essex: Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,880 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 Newcastle College University Centre and University of Essex?

    Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Law, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Applied Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography and 8 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Essex better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £24,000 from University of Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Newcastle College University Centre and 88% at University of Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Newcastle College University Centre or University of Essex offer more courses?

    University of Essex lists 748 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

    What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at University of Essex?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 15 subject areas that University of Essex does not, including Music, Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance and 7 more.

    What can you study at University of Essex but not at Newcastle College University Centre?

    University of Essex teaches 54 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Politics & International Relations, History, Economics, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mathematics and 46 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Essex748 courses · 30 scholarshipsBrowse Courses