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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
4/6
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 4 categories
2/6
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre South Devon leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, established, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
University Centre South Devon vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University Centre South Essex both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Psychology (General). University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 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 South Devon and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Devon is about £4,430 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre South Essex is higher in 2 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £17,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, against £24,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 2 and University Centre South Essex in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
University Centre South Devon
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 South Devon
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 South Devon
University Centre South Essex
Design & Fashion
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Psychology (General)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Media & Film Studies
Only at University Centre South Devon
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 South Devon
- £13,500
- University Centre South Essex
- £17,930
University Centre South Devon is about £4,430 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.
University Centre South Devon
University Centre South Essex
Design & Fashion
£14,500Salary (3 years)£18,50087%Satisfaction100%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction95%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£24,50090%Satisfaction75%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Devon vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon and University Centre South Essex?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and Media & Film Studies.
Is University Centre South Devon or University Centre South Essex better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £14,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £18,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 100% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at University Centre South Essex?
University Centre South Devon teaches 13 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology and 5 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at University Centre South Devon?
University Centre South Essex teaches 13 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance and 5 more.
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