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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

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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.

4/6

Norwich University of the Arts

scored higher in 4 categories

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2/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Norwich University of the Arts leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary.

Norwich University of the Arts vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Norwich University of the Arts and University Centre South Essex both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Games Design & Computer Animation. Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £930 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 2 and University Centre South Essex in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £18,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, against £13,500 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 5 and Norwich University of the Arts in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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1845
Established
2016
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Norwich University of the Arts

University Centre South Essex

81.8%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£24,500
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.7%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

6.3%
No data

International

International student share

134
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.

Norwich University of the Arts

18 countries · 6.3% international

  • 🇺🇸United States20%
  • 🇮🇳India11.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore5.7%
  • 🇨🇳China2.9%
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University Centre South Essex

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    6 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.

    Norwich University of the Arts

    University Centre South Essex

    Only at Norwich University of the Arts

    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

    Norwich University of the Arts
    £18,860
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    University Centre South Essex is about £930 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Norwich University of the Arts
    £24,000
    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.

    Norwich University of the Arts

    University Centre South Essex

    • Design & Fashion

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      89%Satisfaction100%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      83%Satisfaction99%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500
      70%Satisfaction89%

    • Fine Art

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      86%Satisfaction100%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£13,500
      88%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    Norwich University of the Arts vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is Norwich University of the Arts or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £930 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 Norwich University of the Arts and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Fine Art and Drama & Theatre.

    Is Norwich University of the Arts or University Centre South Essex better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £18,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 100% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Norwich University of the Arts or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Norwich University of the Arts lists 134 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

    What can you study at Norwich University of the Arts but not at University Centre South Essex?

    Norwich University of the Arts teaches 8 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Computer Science, Applied Computing, Architecture, Marketing, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies and Music.

    What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Norwich University of the Arts?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 12 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies and 4 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

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    Norwich University of the Arts134 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses