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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.
3/6
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 3 categories
3/6
Bedfordshire
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre South Essex and University of Bedfordshire are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. University Centre South Essex is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment; University of Bedfordshire on established, graduate salary, courses.
University Centre South Essex vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance
University Centre South Essex and University of Bedfordshire both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and Education Studies. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £1,030 a year cheaper.
Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre South Essex is higher in 4 and University of Bedfordshire in 4. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £26,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 6 and University of Bedfordshire in 2.
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 of Bedfordshire
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
Bedfordshire
31 countries · 30.1% international
- 🇮🇳India56.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
- 🇷🇴Romania4.6%
Subjects
14 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 Bedfordshire
Business & Management (General)
1 courseFee not available
44 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Education Studies
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Accounting
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Design & Fashion
Psychology (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Teacher Training
Games Design & Computer Animation
Media & Film Studies
Computing & IT
Film Production & Cinematography
Counselling & Psychotherapy
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 of Bedfordshire
- £16,900
University of Bedfordshire is about £1,030 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 of Bedfordshire
Business & Management (General)
£19,000Salary (3 years)£22,000No dataSatisfaction86%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£24,500Salary (3 years)£23,00075%Satisfaction94%Education Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000No dataSatisfaction93%Accounting
£19,000Salary (3 years)£22,000No dataSatisfaction95%Design & Fashion
£18,500Salary (3 years)£17,000100%Satisfaction73%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00095%Satisfaction80%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£19,50094%Satisfaction95%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500100%Satisfaction95%Games Design & Computer Animation
£17,500Salary (3 years)£26,50089%Satisfaction88%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£17,50099%Satisfaction98%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50098%Satisfaction69%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Essex vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Bedfordshire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £1,030 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 of Bedfordshire?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Accounting, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Teacher Training, Games Design & Computer Animation, Media & Film Studies, Computing & IT and 2 more.
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Bedfordshire better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £22,000 from University of Bedfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Essex or University of Bedfordshire offer more courses?
University of Bedfordshire lists 306 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 Bedfordshire?
University Centre South Essex teaches 4 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Dance and Fine Art.
What can you study at University of Bedfordshire but not at University Centre South Essex?
University of Bedfordshire teaches 45 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Computer Science, Human Resource Management, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies and 37 more.
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