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Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield · QS World #1001

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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/7

Sheffield Hallam

scored higher in 6 categories

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1/7

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Sheffield Hallam University leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.

Sheffield Hallam University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Sheffield Hallam University and University Centre South Essex both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Sheffield Hallam University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Sheffield Hallam University is higher in 7 and University Centre South Essex in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £25,000 three years after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University, against £17,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 7 and Sheffield Hallam University in 2.

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
—
#63
Guardian UK
—
1843
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.

Sheffield Hallam University

University Centre South Essex

82.8%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
No data

International

International student share

365
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

12
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.

Sheffield Hallam

44 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India53%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria15.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🌐Myanmar (Burma)3.5%
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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.

    Sheffield Hallam University

    University Centre South Essex

    Also taught at both: Teacher Training.

    Only at Sheffield Hallam 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

    Sheffield Hallam University
    £18,000
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    About the same.

    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.

    Sheffield Hallam University

    University Centre South Essex

    • Design & Fashion

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      89%Satisfaction100%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      71%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      88%Satisfaction75%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      83%Satisfaction94%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      92%Satisfaction99%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      93%Satisfaction89%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
      72%Satisfaction98%

    • Accounting

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      80%SatisfactionNo data

    • Psychology (General)

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      82%Satisfaction95%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£13,500
      88%Satisfaction100%

    • Education Studies

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      77%SatisfactionNo data

    • Fine Art

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      83%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Sheffield Hallam University

    GREAT Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    TASS: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Executive MBA Scholarships

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Transform Together Scholarships

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Award

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre South Essex

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    FAQ

    Sheffield Hallam University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is Sheffield Hallam University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Sheffield Hallam 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 Sheffield Hallam University and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Psychology (General), Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre and 4 more.

    Is Sheffield Hallam University or University Centre South Essex better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University, and £18,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Sheffield Hallam University and 100% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Sheffield Hallam University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    Sheffield Hallam University teaches 68 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Medical Imaging, Nutrition & Dietetics, Software Engineering, Law and 60 more.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 2 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts and Dance.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

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    Sheffield Hallam University365 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses