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Nottingham · QS World #639
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
Nottingham Trent
scored higher in 5 categories
1/6
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Nottingham Trent University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.
Nottingham Trent University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
Nottingham Trent University and University Centre South Essex both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies and Film Production & Cinematography. Nottingham Trent University offers 462 courses across 81 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex, so the two cost about the same.
Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Nottingham Trent University is higher in 7 and University Centre South Essex in 2. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £26,500 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent University, against £17,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 8 and Nottingham Trent University in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Nottingham Trent University
University Centre South Essex
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Nottingham Trent
106 countries · 16% international
- 🇮🇳India28.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria8.1%
- 🌐Kuwait5.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan4.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.1%
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.
Nottingham Trent University
University Centre South Essex
Design & Fashion
40 coursesTypical fee £18,700 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
14 coursesTypical fee £17,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
12 coursesTypical fee £18,700 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
Psychology (General)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
12 coursesTypical fee £17,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Education Studies
Business & Management (General)
Drama & Theatre
Games Design & Computer Animation
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Accounting
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Fine Art
Teacher Training
Also taught at both: Computing & IT.
Only at Nottingham Trent 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
- Nottingham Trent University
- £17,950
- University Centre South Essex
- £17,930
About the same.
Postgraduate
- Nottingham Trent University
- £18,300
- 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.
Nottingham Trent University
University Centre South Essex
Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£18,50090%Satisfaction100%Film Production & Cinematography
£20,000Salary (3 years)£18,50092%Satisfaction99%Psychology (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)No data85%Satisfaction95%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£22,500Salary (3 years)£24,50088%Satisfaction75%Sociology & Criminology
£22,500Salary (3 years)£22,00087%Satisfaction94%Education Studies
£22,500Salary (3 years)£20,00092%SatisfactionNo dataDrama & Theatre
£21,000Salary (3 years)£13,50090%Satisfaction100%Games Design & Computer Animation
£26,500Salary (3 years)£17,50090%Satisfaction89%Accounting
£25,000Salary (3 years)£19,00089%SatisfactionNo dataCounselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)No data80%Satisfaction98%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£18,50074%Satisfaction100%Teacher Training
£27,000Salary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction100%
Scholarships for International Students
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Nottingham Trent University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is Nottingham Trent University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex, so the two cost about the same. 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 Nottingham Trent University and University Centre South Essex?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting and 4 more.
Is Nottingham Trent University or University Centre South Essex better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent University, and £18,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Nottingham Trent University and 100% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Nottingham Trent University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
Nottingham Trent University lists 462 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at Nottingham Trent University but not at University Centre South Essex?
Nottingham Trent University teaches 65 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, Mathematics, Chemistry, Management, Building & Construction, Music and 57 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Nottingham Trent University?
University Centre South Essex teaches 2 subject areas that Nottingham Trent University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts and Dance.
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