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Dundee · QS World #447
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/5
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 1 category
4/5
Dundee
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Dundee leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.
University Centre South Essex vs University of Dundee at a glance
University Centre South Essex and University of Dundee both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Design & Fashion and Accounting. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £23,150 at University of Dundee: University Centre South Essex is about £5,220 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Dundee is higher in 4 and University Centre South Essex in 1. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £24,500 from University of Dundee. 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 Dundee 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
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University Centre South Essex
University of Dundee
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
Dundee
75 countries · 17.8% international
- 🇮🇳India15.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
- 🇨🇳China10.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%
Subjects
12 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 Dundee
Psychology (General)
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £23,150 (UG)
Design & Fashion
3 coursesTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £23,150 (UG)
Accounting
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £23,150 (UG)
Teacher Training
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £23,150 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Education Studies
Fine Art
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Film Production & Cinematography
Sociology & Criminology
Games Design & Computer Animation
Media & Film Studies
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 Dundee
- £23,150
University Centre South Essex is about £5,220 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Essex
- No data
- University of Dundee
- £23,700
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 Dundee
Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50095%Satisfaction91%Design & Fashion
£18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500100%Satisfaction87%Accounting
£19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000No dataSatisfaction93%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500100%Satisfaction90%Business & Management (General)
£19,000Salary (3 years)£24,500No dataSatisfaction84%Fine Art
£18,500Salary (3 years)£17,000100%Satisfaction81%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£19,00099%Satisfaction96%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Essex vs University of Dundee: common questions
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Dundee cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £23,150 at University of Dundee: University Centre South Essex is about £5,220 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 Dundee?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Accounting, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Games Design & Computer Animation and Media & Film Studies.
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Dundee better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £20,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at University Centre South Essex and 87% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Essex or University of Dundee offer more courses?
University of Dundee lists 498 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 Dundee?
University Centre South Essex teaches 6 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
What can you study at University of Dundee but not at University Centre South Essex?
University of Dundee teaches 58 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Law, Economics, Dentistry, Business Studies, Environmental Sciences, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and 50 more.
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