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Southend-on-Sea
Norwich · QS World #381
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 2 categories
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East Anglia UEA
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of East Anglia UEA leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
University Centre South Essex vs University of East Anglia UEA at a glance
University Centre South Essex and University of East Anglia UEA both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Education Studies and Drama & Theatre. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: University Centre South Essex is about £5,170 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 5 and University Centre South Essex in 1. The widest gap is in Accounting: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £30,500 from University of East Anglia UEA. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 5 and University of East Anglia UEA 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 East Anglia UEA
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
East Anglia UEA
67 countries · 14.3% international
- 🇨🇳China27%
- 🇮🇳India9.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%
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 East Anglia UEA
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
27 coursesTypical fee £23,100 (UG)
Education Studies
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £23,100 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Accounting
Computing & IT
Film Production & Cinematography
Sociology & Criminology
Psychology (General)
Business & Management (General)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Teacher Training
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 East Anglia UEA
- £23,100
University Centre South Essex is about £5,170 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Essex
- No data
- University of East Anglia UEA
- £23,850
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 East Anglia UEA
Education Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000No dataSatisfaction88%Drama & Theatre
£13,500Salary (3 years)£20,000100%Satisfaction95%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£24,500Salary (3 years)£22,50075%Satisfaction90%Accounting
£19,000Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction79%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£20,00099%Satisfaction76%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£22,50094%Satisfaction87%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00095%Satisfaction84%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,00098%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Essex
View all scholarships →University of East Anglia UEA
David TK Wong Fellowship
£26,000
Deadline: N/A
Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary
£15,018
Deadline: N/A
Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship
£13,250
Deadline: N/A
MBAdvantage Scholarship
£12,000
Deadline: May 2026
9mobile Fellowship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Essex vs University of East Anglia UEA: common questions
Is University Centre South Essex or University of East Anglia UEA cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: University Centre South Essex is about £5,170 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 East Anglia UEA?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Drama & Theatre, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy and Teacher Training.
Is University Centre South Essex or University of East Anglia UEA better for Education Studies?
Education Studies graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £24,000 from University of East Anglia UEA. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Essex or University of East Anglia UEA offer more courses?
University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 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 East Anglia UEA?
University Centre South Essex teaches 6 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Dance, Fine Art and Games Design & Computer Animation.
What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at University Centre South Essex?
University of East Anglia UEA teaches 65 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Economics, Politics & International Relations, English Literature, Business Studies, History of Art & Design, History, Human Geography & Environment, Management and 57 more.
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