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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Open University

None · THE World #801

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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

Open

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

2/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Open University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Open University and University Centre South Essex both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Psychology (General). Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 4 and University Centre South Essex in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £32,000 three years after graduating from Open 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 Open University in 1.

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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#801
THE World
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Guardian UK
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1969
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.

Open University

University Centre South Essex

89.8%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
No data

International

International student share

337
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.

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
VS

University Centre South Essex

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    10 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.

    Open University

    University Centre South Essex

    Only at Open 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

    Open University
    No data
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University 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.

    Open University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Business & Management (General)

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      95%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      89%Satisfaction94%

    • Psychology (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction95%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      89%SatisfactionNo data

    • Design & Fashion

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      84%Satisfaction100%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      92%Satisfaction75%

    • Accounting

      £26,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      No dataSatisfactionNo data

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
      90%Satisfaction98%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    Open University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Open University and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Computing & IT, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Teacher Training and Counselling & Psychotherapy.

    Is Open University or University Centre South Essex better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Open University, and £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    Open University teaches 58 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Computer Science, Law, History, Humanities, General Engineering, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Work and 50 more.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 8 subject areas that Open University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Dance, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation and Media & Film Studies.

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses