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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

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.

2/5

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

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3/5

East London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of East London leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University Centre South Essex vs University of East London at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of East London both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Education Studies and Business & Management (General). University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £2,370 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East London is higher in 7 and University Centre South Essex in 3. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £22,500 from University of East London. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 10 and University of East London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#111
2016
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 London

95.4%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
49.4%

International

International student share

25
386

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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

    East London

    76 countries · 49.4% international

    • 🇮🇳India60.2%
    • 🌐Nepal18.2%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

    Subjects

    17 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 London

    Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Teacher Training.

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of East London

    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 London
    £15,560

    University of East London is about £2,370 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of East London
    £17,220

    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 London

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction84%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      No dataSatisfaction94%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      75%Satisfaction86%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      95%Satisfaction93%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      99%Satisfaction54%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      No dataSatisfaction96%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      98%Satisfaction86%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      94%Satisfaction87%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      100%Satisfaction98%

    • Dance

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      100%Satisfaction87%

    • Fine Art

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      100%Satisfaction78%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      89%Satisfaction62%

    Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of East London: common questions

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of East London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £2,370 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 East London?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Computing & IT and 5 more.

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of East London better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £20,000 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at University Centre South Essex and 84% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre South Essex or University of East London offer more courses?

    University of East London lists 386 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 London?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 1 subject area that University of East London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts.

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

    University of East London teaches 47 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Law, Building & Construction, Computer Science, General Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Management and 39 more.

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