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London · QS World #458
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
SOAS University of London
scored higher in 4 categories
2/6
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
SOAS 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.
SOAS University of London vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
SOAS University of London and University Centre South Essex both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £5,850 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, SOAS University of London is higher in 2 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £27,500 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, against £19,000 from University Centre South Essex.
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.
SOAS 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.
SOAS University of London
67 countries · 25.7% international
- 🇨🇳China10.9%
- 🇮🇳India10.6%
- 🇺🇸United States9.4%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
- 🇫🇷France3.6%
University Centre South Essex
No published data on international students
Subjects
4 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.
SOAS University of London
University Centre South Essex
Media & Film Studies
41 coursesTypical fee £23,780 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Accounting
Only at SOAS 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
- SOAS University of London
- £23,780
- University Centre South Essex
- £17,930
University Centre South Essex is about £5,850 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- SOAS University of London
- £25,320
- 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.
SOAS University of London
University Centre South Essex
Business & Management (General)
£27,500Salary (3 years)£19,00082%SatisfactionNo dataAccounting
£27,500Salary (3 years)£19,00088%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveSOAS University of London
SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship
£20,000
Deadline: May 2026
SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship
£15,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme
100%
Deadline: N/A
SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: May 2026
University Centre South Essex
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SOAS University of London vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is SOAS University of London or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,780 a year at SOAS University of London and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £5,850 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 SOAS University of London and University Centre South Essex?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Accounting.
Is SOAS University of London or University Centre South Essex better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from SOAS University of London, and £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does SOAS University of London or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
SOAS University of London lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at SOAS University of London but not at University Centre South Essex?
SOAS University of London teaches 25 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, Politics & International Relations, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), Law, Economics and 17 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at SOAS University of London?
University Centre South Essex teaches 14 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance and 6 more.
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