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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.
3/7
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 3 categories
4/7
Essex
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Essex leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Essex at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Essex both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science and Psychology (General). University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Essex offers 748 courses across 74 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £21,500 at University of Essex: University Centre South Devon is about £8,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Essex is higher in 4 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, against £33,500 from University of Essex. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 6 and University of Essex in 0.
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 South Devon
University of 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
Essex
97 countries · 33.7% international
- 🇮🇳India21.2%
- 🇨🇳China11.7%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
- 🇫🇷France5.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.4%
Subjects
12 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 of Essex
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
26 coursesTypical fee £22,600 (UG)
Computer Science
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
26 coursesTypical fee £22,600 (UG)
Psychology (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £24,360 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £25,050 (UG)
Management
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £22,600 (UG)
Social Sciences (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £21,500 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Health & Social Care
Creative Arts (General)
Design & Fashion
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 of Essex
- £21,500
University Centre South Devon is about £8,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
- University of Essex
- £23,880
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon
University of Essex
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,000Salary (3 years)£25,00090%Satisfaction87%Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£33,50087%Satisfaction81%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500100%Satisfaction84%Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)£27,00097%Satisfaction82%Social Sciences (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000100%Satisfaction88%Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50099%Satisfaction71%Creative Arts (General)
£14,500Salary (3 years)£17,00091%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
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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
FAQ
University Centre South Devon vs University of Essex: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Essex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £21,500 at University of Essex: University Centre South Devon is about £8,000 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 of Essex?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Social Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Health & Social Care, Creative Arts (General) and Design & Fashion.
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Essex better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £25,000 from University of Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre South Devon and 87% at University of Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Essex offer more courses?
University of Essex lists 748 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at University of Essex?
University Centre South Devon teaches 6 subject areas that University of Essex does not, including Physics, Animal Science, General Engineering, Healthcare Science, Marine Engineering & Technology and Music.
What can you study at University of Essex but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Essex teaches 62 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Politics & International Relations, History, Economics, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre and 54 more.
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