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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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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.

5/7

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 5 categories

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2/7

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

UCL (University College London) vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

UCL (University College London) and University Centre South Essex both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology and Business & Management (General). UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £11,870 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 3 and University Centre South Essex in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £38,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), against £19,000 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 3 and UCL (University College London) in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#8
QS World
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#22
THE World
—
#9
Guardian UK
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1826
Established
2016
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

UCL (University College London)

University Centre South Essex

86.5%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£46,400
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.4%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

51.9%
No data

International

International student share

1131
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
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.

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%
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University Centre South Essex

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    13 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.

    UCL (University College London)

    University Centre South Essex

    Only at UCL (University College London)

    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

    UCL (University College London)
    £29,800
    University Centre South Essex
    £17,930

    University Centre South Essex is about £11,870 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    UCL (University College London)
    £34,700
    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.

    UCL (University College London)

    University Centre South Essex

    • Psychology (General)

      £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
      90%Satisfaction95%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £28,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      87%Satisfaction94%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £38,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      93%SatisfactionNo data

    • Education Studies

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfactionNo data

    • Fine Art

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      95%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    UCL (University College London)

    Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

    £25,000

    Deadline: N/A

    AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

    £250

    Deadline: N/A

    Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre South Essex

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    FAQ

    UCL (University College London) vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is UCL (University College London) or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £11,870 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 UCL (University College London) and University Centre South Essex?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Fine Art, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Games Design & Computer Animation and 1 more.

    Is UCL (University College London) or University Centre South Essex better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), and £22,000 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at UCL (University College London) and 94% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does UCL (University College London) or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

    What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at University Centre South Essex?

    UCL (University College London) teaches 96 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 88 more.

    What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at UCL (University College London)?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 5 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance and Teacher Training.

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    UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses