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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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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.

5/7

Newcastle

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

2/7

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Newcastle University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Newcastle University and University Centre South Essex both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Psychology (General). Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £7,820 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 5 and University Centre South Essex in 1. The widest gap is in Accounting: £38,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, against £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 4 and Newcastle University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#149
QS World
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#144
THE World
—
#23
Guardian UK
—
1834
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.

Newcastle University

University Centre South Essex

84.1%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£38,300
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.6%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
No data

International

International student share

502
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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.

Newcastle

91 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China43.8%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.3%
  • 🌐Cyprus (Non-European Union)3.2%
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University Centre South Essex

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    14 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 University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Media & Film Studies

      10 courses

      Typical fee £24,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      8 courses

      Typical fee £24,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      7 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £25,750 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Design & Fashion

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,650 (PG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Fine Art

      4 courses

      Typical fee £24,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Accounting

      3 courses

      Typical fee £25,750 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      3 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (PG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £24,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      2 courses

      Typical fee £24,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £31,900 (PG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Fee not available

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      1 course

      Typical fee £32,300 (PG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    Only at Newcastle 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

    Newcastle University
    £25,750
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    University Centre South Essex is about £7,820 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle University
    £30,700
    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.

    Newcastle University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      86%Satisfaction94%

    • Psychology (General)

      £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction95%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      98%Satisfaction75%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      70%SatisfactionNo data

    • Fine Art

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      83%Satisfaction100%

    • Accounting

      £38,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      84%SatisfactionNo data

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      76%Satisfaction99%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Newcastle University

    Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

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    Deadline: N/A

    Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

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    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre South Essex

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    FAQ

    Newcastle University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £7,820 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 University and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Fine Art, Accounting, Computing & IT, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 2 more.

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

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, and £22,000 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Newcastle University and 94% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    Newcastle University teaches 85 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics and 77 more.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 4 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Dance and Teacher Training.

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    Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses