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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

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.

1/7

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 1 category

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6/7

Derby

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Derby leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.

University Centre South Essex vs University of Derby at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Derby both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 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 Derby: University of Derby is about £1,030 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Derby is higher in 6 and University Centre South Essex in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £13,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £18,500 from University of Derby. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 7 and University of Derby in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#80
2016
Established
1851
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Derby

95.4%
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.3%

International

International student share

25
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

    Derby

    64 countries · 14.3% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
    • 🇮🇳India15.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
    • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

    Subjects

    16 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 Derby

    Also taught at both: Fine Art.

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Derby

    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 Derby
    £16,900

    University of Derby is about £1,030 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Derby
    £17,500

    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 Derby

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      100%Satisfaction85%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      94%Satisfaction85%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      75%Satisfaction90%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      95%Satisfaction90%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      No dataSatisfaction98%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      98%Satisfaction93%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      89%Satisfaction83%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      99%Satisfaction80%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction99%

    • Fine Art

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    University Centre South Essex

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    University of Derby

    Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Golding Awards

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sitwell Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Derby: common questions

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Derby 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 Derby: University of Derby 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 Derby?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Education Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 4 more.

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Derby better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £21,000 from University of Derby. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Derby lists 375 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 Derby?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 2 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts and Dance.

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

    University of Derby teaches 58 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Marketing, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Economics, English Studies, Law, Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health & Social Care and 50 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Derby375 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses