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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.
2/7
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Weston leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, courses.
University Centre South Essex vs University Centre Weston at a glance
University Centre South Essex and University Centre Weston both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts and Education Studies. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,030 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Weston is higher in 4 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 4 and University Centre Weston 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 Essex
University Centre Weston
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 Essex
No published data on international students
University Centre Weston
No published data on international students
Subjects
8 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 Essex
University Centre Weston
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Crafts & Applied Arts
Education Studies
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Business & Management (General)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Media & Film Studies
Sociology & Criminology
Only at University Centre South 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 South Essex
- £17,930
- University Centre Weston
- £13,900
University Centre Weston is about £4,030 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 Essex
University Centre Weston
Crafts & Applied Arts
£18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500100%Satisfaction84%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)No data98%Satisfaction93%Business & Management (General)
£19,000Salary (3 years)£25,000No dataSatisfaction98%Games Design & Computer Animation
£17,500Salary (3 years)£20,00089%Satisfaction80%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£22,50094%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Essex vs University Centre Weston: common questions
Is University Centre South Essex or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £4,030 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 Essex and University Centre Weston?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Education Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Media & Film Studies and Sociology & Criminology.
Is University Centre South Essex or University Centre Weston better for Crafts & Applied Arts?
Crafts & Applied Arts graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £19,500 from University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at University Centre South Essex and 84% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Essex or University Centre Weston offer more courses?
University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at University Centre Weston?
University Centre South Essex teaches 10 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Computing & IT, Dance, Fine Art, Psychology (General) and 2 more.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University Centre South Essex?
University Centre Weston teaches 8 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Creative Arts (General), Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology and Social Work.
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