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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.
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Southend-on-Sea
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/5
Law
scored higher in 3 categories
2/5
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
The University of Law leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
The University of Law vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
The University of Law and University Centre South Essex both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. The University of Law offers 125 courses across 13 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at The University of Law and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: The University of Law is about £730 a year cheaper.
In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher.
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.
The University of Law
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.
Law
87 countries · 23.7% international
- 🇮🇳India27.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan25.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
- 🌐Sri Lanka2.8%
University Centre South Essex
No published data on international students
Subjects
5 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.
The University of Law
University Centre South Essex
Business & Management (General)
23 coursesTypical fee £16,700 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Psychology (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Accounting
Computing & IT
Only at The University of Law
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
- The University of Law
- £17,200
- University Centre South Essex
- £17,930
The University of Law is about £730 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- The University of Law
- £19,600
- 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.
The University of Law
University Centre South Essex
Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,00082%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
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The University of Law vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is The University of Law or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at The University of Law and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: The University of Law is about £730 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 The University of Law and University Centre South Essex?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Accounting and Computing & IT.
Does The University of Law or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
The University of Law lists 125 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at The University of Law but not at University Centre South Essex?
The University of Law teaches 8 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Politics & International Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Studies, Mental Health Nursing and Software Engineering.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at The University of Law?
University Centre South Essex teaches 13 subject areas that The University of Law does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Education Studies and 5 more.
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