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University Centre Bishop Burton

Beverley

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University of Essex

Colchester · QS World #438

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/3

University Centre Bishop Burton

scored higher in 1 category

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2/3

Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Essex leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). University Centre Bishop Burton is ahead on established.

University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of Essex at a glance

University Centre Bishop Burton and University of Essex both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology and Business & Management (General). University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas; University of Essex offers 748 courses across 74 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £21,500 at University of Essex: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £8,720 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Essex is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Essex is higher in 4 and University Centre Bishop Burton 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
1954
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.

University Centre Bishop Burton

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

32
748

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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 Bishop Burton

No published data on international students

    VS

    Essex

    97 countries · 33.7% international

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

    Subjects

    6 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 Bishop Burton

    University of Essex

    Only at University Centre Bishop Burton

    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 Bishop Burton
    £12,780
    University of Essex
    £21,500

    University Centre Bishop Burton is about £8,720 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Bishop Burton
    No data
    University of Essex
    £23,880

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Bishop Burton 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 Bishop Burton

    University of Essex

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      82%Satisfaction87%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      85%Satisfaction88%

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      71%Satisfaction84%

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      85%Satisfaction88%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Bishop Burton

    Alumni Master's Bursary

    £1,500

    Deadline: N/A

    IOT Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    Employability Bursary

    £300

    Deadline: N/A

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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 Bishop Burton vs University of Essex: common questions

    Is University Centre Bishop Burton or University of Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £21,500 at University of Essex: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £8,720 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 University Centre Bishop Burton and University of Essex?

    Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Policy & Public Policy and Design & Fashion.

    Is University Centre Bishop Burton or University of Essex better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Bishop Burton, and £25,000 from University of Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at University Centre Bishop Burton and 87% at University of Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre Bishop Burton or University of Essex offer more courses?

    University of Essex lists 748 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.

    What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at University of Essex?

    University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 4 subject areas that University of Essex does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management and Agricultural Sciences.

    What can you study at University of Essex but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?

    University of Essex teaches 68 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Politics & International Relations, History, Economics, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Law, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre and 60 more.

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    University Centre Bishop Burton32 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Essex748 courses · 30 scholarshipsBrowse Courses