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University Centre Peterborough

Peterborough

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University of Essex

Colchester · QS World #438

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.

1/5

University Centre Peterborough

scored higher in 1 category

VS

4/5

Essex

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Essex leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (established, employment, courses, scholarship). University Centre Peterborough is ahead on satisfaction.

University Centre Peterborough vs University of Essex at a glance

University Centre Peterborough and University of Essex both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology (General). University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Essex offers 748 courses across 74 subject areas.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Peterborough is higher in 3 and University of Essex in 1.

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
2009
Established
1964
No
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.

University Centre Peterborough

University of Essex

89.7%
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

69.6%
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
33.7%

International

International student share

44
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 Peterborough

No published data on international students

    VS

    Essex

    97 countries · 33.7% international

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

    Subjects

    14 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 Peterborough

    University of Essex

    Only at University Centre Peterborough

    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 Peterborough
    No data
    University of Essex
    £21,500

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Peterborough
    No data
    University of Essex
    £23,880

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough 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 Peterborough

    University of Essex

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      93%Satisfaction87%

    • Journalism

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      86%Satisfaction78%

    • Marketing

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
      94%Satisfaction75%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      82%Satisfaction84%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Peterborough

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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 Peterborough vs University of Essex: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both University Centre Peterborough and University of Essex?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), English Literature, Journalism, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Marketing, Creative Writing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies and 2 more.

    Does University Centre Peterborough or University of Essex offer more courses?

    University of Essex lists 748 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.

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

    University Centre Peterborough teaches 6 subject areas that University of Essex does not, including Education Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Animal Science, Computing & IT, Forensic Science and Games Design & Computer Animation.

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

    University of Essex teaches 60 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Politics & International Relations, History, Economics, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Law, Computer Science, Drama & Theatre and 52 more.

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    University Centre Peterborough44 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Essex748 courses · 30 scholarshipsBrowse Courses