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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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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

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 5 categories

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1/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Robert Gordon University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Robert Gordon University and University Centre South Essex both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Media & Film Studies. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £370 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 6 and University Centre South Essex in 1. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £27,000 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £17,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 5 and Robert Gordon University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
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#801
THE World
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#81
Guardian UK
—
1729
Established
2016
No
Russell Group
No
—
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Robert Gordon University

University Centre South Essex

87.9%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.5%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.4%
No data

International

International student share

151
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

43
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.

Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
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.

    Robert Gordon University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Design & Fashion

      8 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Media & Film Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Accounting

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Fine Art

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    Only at Robert Gordon 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

    Robert Gordon University
    £18,300
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    University Centre South Essex is about £370 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Robert Gordon University
    £19,060
    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.

    Robert Gordon University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Design & Fashion

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      93%Satisfaction100%

    • Accounting

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      93%SatisfactionNo data

    • Fine Art

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      98%Satisfaction100%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      No dataSatisfaction99%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      88%Satisfaction94%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      92%Satisfaction75%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
      93%Satisfaction98%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      85%Satisfaction89%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Robert Gordon University

    Bolashak Scholarship Programme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Chevening Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre South Essex

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    FAQ

    Robert Gordon University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is Robert Gordon University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £370 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 Robert Gordon University and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Fine Art, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Games Design & Computer Animation.

    Is Robert Gordon University or University Centre South Essex better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £18,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Robert Gordon University and 100% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Robert Gordon University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    Robert Gordon University teaches 41 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Business Studies, Law, General Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Pharmacy and 33 more.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 8 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Dance, Education Studies, Psychology (General) and Teacher Training.

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    Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses