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Belfast · QS World #595
Southend-on-Sea
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 4 datapoints
We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/4
Ulster
scored higher in 3 categories
1/4
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Ulster University leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (established, employment, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.
Ulster University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
Ulster University and University Centre South Essex both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Accounting and Sociology & Criminology. Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Ulster University is about £440 a year cheaper.
Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 6 and Ulster University in 2.
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.
Ulster University
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.
Ulster
45 countries · 32.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
- 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
- 🇮🇳India12.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%
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.
Ulster University
University Centre South Essex
Design & Fashion
Accounting
Sociology & Criminology
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Film Production & Cinematography
Drama & Theatre
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Computing & IT
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Fine Art
Games Design & Computer Animation
Psychology (General)
Only at Ulster 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
- Ulster University
- £17,490
- University Centre South Essex
- £17,930
Ulster University is about £440 a year cheaper.
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.
Ulster University
University Centre South Essex
Design & Fashion
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50088%Satisfaction100%Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,00084%Satisfaction94%Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,50082%Satisfaction75%Film Production & Cinematography
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50080%Satisfaction99%Drama & Theatre
No dataSalary (3 years)£13,50087%Satisfaction100%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)No data91%Satisfaction98%Fine Art
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50088%Satisfaction100%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£17,50091%Satisfaction89%
Scholarships for International Students
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Ulster University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is Ulster University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,490 a year at Ulster University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Ulster University is about £440 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 Ulster University and University Centre South Essex?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Accounting, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation and 1 more.
Does Ulster University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
Ulster University lists 170 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at Ulster University but not at University Centre South Essex?
Ulster University teaches 53 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Law, Business Studies, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Social Work, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies, Journalism and 45 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Ulster University?
University Centre South Essex teaches 5 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Business & Management (General), Dance, Education Studies and Teacher Training.
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