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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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.

2/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

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4/6

Aberdeen

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University Centre South Essex vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Aberdeen both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Psychology (General) and Film Production & Cinematography. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University Centre South Essex is about £2,870 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 4 and University Centre South Essex in 1. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £31,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 4 and University of Aberdeen in 1.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#288
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#22
2016
Established
1495
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 of Aberdeen

95.4%
89.2%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£24,800
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.8%

International

International student share

25
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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

    VS

    Aberdeen

    81 countries · 18.8% international

    • 🇨🇳China20.2%
    • 🇮🇳India14.1%
    • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

    Subjects

    10 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 of Aberdeen

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Aberdeen

    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 of Aberdeen
    £20,800

    University Centre South Essex is about £2,870 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Aberdeen
    £23,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Essex 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 Essex

    University of Aberdeen

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
      No dataSatisfaction95%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      95%Satisfaction88%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      99%Satisfaction91%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
      100%Satisfaction95%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      94%Satisfaction90%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      75%Satisfaction98%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre South Essex

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    University of Aberdeen

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University Centre South Essex is about £2,870 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 of Aberdeen?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Education Studies, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Teacher Training, Accounting, Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Media & Film Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Aberdeen better for Education Studies?

    Education Studies graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £31,000 from University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre South Essex or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

    University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 8 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Fine Art and Games Design & Computer Animation.

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

    University of Aberdeen teaches 70 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Law, English Studies, Management, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering and 62 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses