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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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.

5/6

Northumbria

scored higher in 5 categories

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1/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University Centre South Essex both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Sociology & Criminology. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £1,920 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 4 and University Centre South Essex in 3. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £19,000 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
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#401
THE World
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#53
Guardian UK
—
1969
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.

Northumbria University, Newcastle

University Centre South Essex

83.5%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
No data

International

International student share

305
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
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.

Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India35.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
  • 🌐Kuwait4%
  • 🇨🇳China3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%
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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.

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    University Centre South Essex

    Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

    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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    University Centre South Essex is about £1,920 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850
    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.

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    University Centre South Essex

    • Design & Fashion

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      91%Satisfaction100%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      83%Satisfaction75%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      78%Satisfaction94%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £26,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      77%SatisfactionNo data

    • Psychology (General)

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction95%

    • Accounting

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      78%SatisfactionNo data

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
      91%Satisfaction98%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£13,500
      96%Satisfaction100%

    • Fine Art

      £18,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      77%Satisfaction100%

    • Teacher Training

      £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    GEMS Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre South Essex

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    FAQ

    Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £1,920 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Teacher Training and 2 more.

    Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University Centre South Essex better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £18,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 100% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 57 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Social Work, History, Building & Construction and 49 more.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 4 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Film Production & Cinematography, Dance and Games Design & Computer Animation.

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    Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses