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University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

Wakefield

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University of Essex

Colchester · QS World #438

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.

2/7

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Essex

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Essex leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) vs University of Essex at a glance

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Essex both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Law and Computer Science. University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offers 54 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Essex offers 748 courses across 74 subject areas.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Essex is higher in 4 and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), against £33,500 from University of Essex. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is higher in 2 and University of Essex in 0.

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
2017
Established
1964
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

University of Essex

91%
87.2%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£31,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
33.7%

International

International student share

54
748

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

No published data on international students

    VS

    Essex

    97 countries · 33.7% international

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

    Subjects

    15 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.

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    University of Essex

    Only at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    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

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data
    University of Essex
    £21,500

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) yet.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data
    University of Essex
    £23,880

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) 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.

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    University of Essex

    • Politics & International Relations

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction86%

    • Computer Science

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
      No dataSatisfaction81%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    • Management

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      No dataSatisfaction82%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      No dataSatisfactionNo data

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      83%Satisfaction71%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

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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

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) vs University of Essex: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Essex?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Law, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction and 3 more.

    Is University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Essex better for Computer Science?

    Computer Science graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), and £33,500 from University of Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Essex offer more courses?

    University of Essex lists 748 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) lists 54 courses.

    What can you study at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) but not at University of Essex?

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) teaches 11 subject areas that University of Essex does not, including Music, Fine Art, Agriculture & Land Management, Dance, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 3 more.

    What can you study at University of Essex but not at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)?

    University of Essex teaches 59 subject areas that University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) does not, including History, Economics, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Psychology (General) and 51 more.

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    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)54 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Essex748 courses · 30 scholarshipsBrowse Courses