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Bristol · QS World #57
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
Bristol
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Bristol leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
University Centre South Essex vs University of Bristol at a glance
University Centre South Essex and University of Bristol both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Accounting and Business & Management (General). University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £31,300 at University of Bristol: University Centre South Essex is about £13,370 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 5 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £33,000 from University of Bristol. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 5 and University of Bristol 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 of Bristol
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
Bristol
104 countries · 33.6% international
- 🇨🇳China53.5%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%
Subjects
11 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 Bristol
Psychology (General)
Accounting
Business & Management (General)
Drama & Theatre
Education Studies
Film Production & Cinematography
Sociology & Criminology
Design & Fashion
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Media & Film Studies
Computing & IT
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 Bristol
- £31,300
University Centre South Essex is about £13,370 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Essex
- No data
- University of Bristol
- £28,460
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 Bristol
Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50095%Satisfaction89%Accounting
£19,000Salary (3 years)£33,000No dataSatisfaction86%Drama & Theatre
£13,500Salary (3 years)£23,000100%Satisfaction76%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£23,00099%Satisfaction89%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£27,00094%Satisfaction88%Design & Fashion
£18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000100%Satisfaction89%
Scholarships for International Students
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Black Heritage PhD Scholarships
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Black heritage PhD scholarships
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Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships
100%
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Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage
100%
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British Council scholarships for Women
100%
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FAQ
University Centre South Essex vs University of Bristol: common questions
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Bristol cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £31,300 at University of Bristol: University Centre South Essex is about £13,370 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 Bristol?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Psychology (General), Accounting, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies and Computing & IT.
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Bristol better for Accounting?
Accounting graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £33,000 from University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Essex or University of Bristol offer more courses?
University of Bristol lists 479 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 Bristol?
University Centre South Essex teaches 7 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Teacher Training.
What can you study at University of Bristol but not at University Centre South Essex?
University of Bristol teaches 72 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Mathematics, Economics, Management, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science and 64 more.
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