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Chichester · Guardian UK #102
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.
1/6
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 1 category
5/6
Chichester
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Chichester leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.
University Centre South Essex vs University of Chichester at a glance
University Centre South Essex and University of Chichester both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Dance and Drama & Theatre. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Chichester offers 209 courses across 44 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £16,800 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £1,130 a year cheaper.
Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Chichester is higher in 5 and University Centre South Essex in 2, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Dance: £13,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £19,500 from University of Chichester. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 7 and University of Chichester in 3.
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 Chichester
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
Chichester
17 countries · 3.3% international
- 🇨🇳China23.8%
- 🇺🇸United States9.5%
- 🇮🇳India7.1%
- 🇮🇪Ireland7.1%
- 🌐Gibraltar4.8%
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 Chichester
Sport & Exercise Sciences
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
21 coursesTypical fee £16,800 (UG)
Dance
1 courseFee not available
13 coursesTypical fee £16,800 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Psychology (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Teacher Training
Business & Management (General)
Film Production & Cinematography
Design & Fashion
Education Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
Accounting
Media & Film Studies
Computing & IT
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 Chichester
- £16,800
University of Chichester is about £1,130 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Essex
- No data
- University of Chichester
- £15,840
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 Chichester
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£24,500Salary (3 years)£23,50075%Satisfaction93%Dance
£13,500Salary (3 years)£19,500100%Satisfaction96%Drama & Theatre
£13,500Salary (3 years)£18,500100%Satisfaction96%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50095%Satisfaction88%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£21,50094%Satisfaction93%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000100%Satisfaction95%Business & Management (General)
£19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000No dataSatisfaction93%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,50099%Satisfaction81%Design & Fashion
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500100%Satisfaction85%Education Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)£22,000No dataSatisfaction82%Games Design & Computer Animation
£17,500Salary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction91%Accounting
£19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000No dataSatisfaction85%
Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Essex vs University of Chichester: common questions
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Chichester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £16,800 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £1,130 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 Chichester?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Dance, Drama & Theatre, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting and 3 more.
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Chichester better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £23,500 from University of Chichester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 75% at University Centre South Essex and 93% at University of Chichester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Essex or University of Chichester offer more courses?
University of Chichester lists 209 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 Chichester?
University Centre South Essex teaches 3 subject areas that University of Chichester does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Fine Art.
What can you study at University of Chichester but not at University Centre South Essex?
University of Chichester teaches 29 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Law, Creative Writing, Social Work, Applied Psychology, History and 21 more.
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