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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.
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University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 3 categories
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University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Somerset leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex does not lead in any category where both have data.
University Centre Somerset vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University Centre South Essex both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Crafts & Applied Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Computing & IT. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre Somerset is about £4,430 a year cheaper.
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.
University Centre Somerset
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.
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
University Centre South Essex
No published data on international students
Subjects
5 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 Somerset
University Centre South Essex
Crafts & Applied Arts
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Computing & IT
Psychology (General)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Only at University Centre Somerset
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 Somerset
- £13,500
- University Centre South Essex
- £17,930
University Centre Somerset is about £4,430 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Somerset
Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Technical Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
University Centre South Essex
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University Centre Somerset vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre Somerset is about £4,430 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 Somerset and University Centre South Essex?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Crafts & Applied Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Psychology (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
Does University Centre Somerset or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University Centre South Essex?
University Centre Somerset teaches 9 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Chemical Engineering, History, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 1 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at University Centre Somerset?
University Centre South Essex teaches 13 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Education Studies and 5 more.
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