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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.
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Royal Holloway
scored higher in 4 categories
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University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
Royal Holloway, University of London vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
Royal Holloway, University of London and University Centre South Essex both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre and Business & Management (General). Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £8,870 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 5 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £41,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £17,500 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 Royal Holloway, University of London in 0.
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.
Royal Holloway, University of London
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.
Royal Holloway
79 countries · 16.7% international
- 🇮🇳India17.8%
- 🇨🇳China8.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🇺🇸United States4.8%
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.
Royal Holloway, University of London
University Centre South Essex
Sociology & Criminology
15 coursesTypical fee £23,700 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Business & Management (General)
Media & Film Studies
Computing & IT
Psychology (General)
Accounting
Film Production & Cinematography
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Games Design & Computer Animation
Only at Royal Holloway, University of London
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
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,800
- University Centre South Essex
- £17,930
University Centre South Essex is about £8,870 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,400
- 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.
Royal Holloway, University of London
University Centre South Essex
Sociology & Criminology
£24,000Salary (3 years)£22,00084%Satisfaction94%Drama & Theatre
£21,500Salary (3 years)£13,50082%Satisfaction100%Psychology (General)
£25,500Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction95%Accounting
£26,500Salary (3 years)£19,00090%SatisfactionNo dataFilm Production & Cinematography
£23,000Salary (3 years)£18,50080%Satisfaction99%Games Design & Computer Animation
£41,000Salary (3 years)£17,50083%Satisfaction89%
Scholarships for International Students
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Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026
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Mary Anning Scholarship 2026
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Barbara Raw Scholarships for English
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Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026
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University Centre South Essex
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Royal Holloway, University of London vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £8,870 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 Royal Holloway, University of London and University Centre South Essex?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Computing & IT, Psychology (General), Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University Centre South Essex better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £22,000 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 94% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Holloway, University of London or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at University Centre South Essex?
Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 50 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 42 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?
University Centre South Essex teaches 8 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Dance, Education Studies, Fine Art, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Teacher Training.
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