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Southend-on-Sea
Brighton · QS World #901
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.
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University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 1 category
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Brighton
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Brighton leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.
University Centre South Essex vs University of Brighton at a glance
University Centre South Essex and University of Brighton both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £680 a year cheaper.
Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Brighton is higher in 8 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £28,000 from University of Brighton. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 7 and University of Brighton in 1.
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 Brighton
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
Brighton
93 countries · 14.3% international
- 🇮🇳India12.1%
- 🇨🇳China7.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
- 🇺🇸United States5%
- 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%
Subjects
15 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 Brighton
Design & Fashion
3 coursesTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Accounting
Business & Management (General)
Film Production & Cinematography
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Fine Art
Games Design & Computer Animation
Media & Film Studies
Sociology & Criminology
Psychology (General)
Teacher Training
Computing & IT
Education Studies
Only at University Centre South Essex
Only at University of Brighton
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 Brighton
- £17,250
University of Brighton is about £680 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Essex
- No data
- University of Brighton
- £18,790
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 Brighton
Design & Fashion
£18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500100%Satisfaction80%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£24,500Salary (3 years)£25,50075%Satisfaction85%Accounting
£19,000Salary (3 years)£27,500No dataSatisfaction77%Business & Management (General)
£19,000Salary (3 years)£27,500No dataSatisfaction74%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£22,50099%Satisfaction68%Fine Art
£18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500100%Satisfaction91%Games Design & Computer Animation
£17,500Salary (3 years)£28,00089%Satisfaction72%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£23,50094%Satisfaction82%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00095%Satisfaction88%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500100%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Essex
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Ruby Lee Progression scholarship
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Vice-Chancellor Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
Widening Access Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Essex vs University of Brighton: common questions
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Brighton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £680 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 Brighton?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General) and 3 more.
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Brighton better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £23,500 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at University Centre South Essex and 80% at University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Essex or University of Brighton offer more courses?
University of Brighton lists 255 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 Brighton?
University Centre South Essex teaches 3 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre and Dance.
What can you study at University of Brighton but not at University Centre South Essex?
University of Brighton teaches 56 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Finance & Actuarial Science and 48 more.
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