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TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)

Grimsby

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University of Essex

Colchester · QS World #438

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 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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TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby

scored higher in 0 categories

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Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Essex leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) does not lead in any category where both have data.

TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) vs University of Essex at a glance

TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) and University of Essex both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science and Psychology (General). TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) offers 52 courses across 27 subject areas; University of Essex offers 748 courses across 74 subject areas.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Essex is higher in 12 and TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £22,500 three years after graduating from TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges), against £33,500 from University of Essex. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) is higher in 5 and University of Essex in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#438
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THE World
#301
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Guardian UK
#44
N/A
Established
1964
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)

University of Essex

No data
87.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£31,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
33.7%

International

International student share

52
748

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
30

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.

TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby

No published data on international students

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    Essex

    97 countries · 33.7% international

    • 🇮🇳India21.2%
    • 🇨🇳China11.7%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
    • 🇫🇷France5.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.4%

    Subjects

    20 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.

    TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)

    University of Essex

    Also taught at both: Performing Arts (General), Social Work, Teacher Training, Building & Construction, Creative Arts (General).

    Only at TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)

    Only at University of 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

    TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)
    No data
    University of Essex
    £21,500

    We do not have reliable international fee data for TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) yet.

    Postgraduate

    TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)
    No data
    University of Essex
    £23,880

    We do not have reliable international fee data for TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) 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.

    TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)

    University of Essex

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      91%Satisfaction88%

    • Computer Science

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
      No dataSatisfaction81%

    • Psychology (General)

      £14,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      100%Satisfaction84%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      96%SatisfactionNo data

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      96%Satisfaction86%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      93%Satisfaction71%

    • Creative Writing

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction75%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
      75%Satisfaction86%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Health & Social Care

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      93%SatisfactionNo data

    • Social Work

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      93%Satisfaction93%

    • Creative Arts (General)

      £15,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
      75%SatisfactionNo data

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)

    Care Leaver Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: Jun 2026

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    University of Essex

    Access Essex Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Sustainable Transitions - Governance, Ecological Management and Society - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Sustainable Transitions - Governance, Ecological Management and Society - Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme 2026-27 (Masters plus PhD)

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    The Essex MBA Dean's Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Postgraduate Research EU Scholarship

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) vs University of Essex: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) and University of Essex?

    Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Childhood & Youth Studies, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Civil Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography and 8 more.

    Is TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) or University of Essex better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges), and £24,000 from University of Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) and 88% at University of Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) or University of Essex offer more courses?

    University of Essex lists 748 courses on CourseOptions and TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) lists 52 courses.

    What can you study at TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) but not at University of Essex?

    TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) teaches 7 subject areas that University of Essex does not, including Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Agriculture & Land Management, Computing & IT and Information Systems & Data Science.

    What can you study at University of Essex but not at TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)?

    University of Essex teaches 54 subject areas that TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) does not, including Politics & International Relations, History, Economics, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Law, Drama & Theatre, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 46 more.

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    TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges)52 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Essex748 courses · 30 scholarshipsBrowse Courses