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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/8

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

6/8

Exeter

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University Centre South Essex vs University of Exeter at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Exeter both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Media & Film Studies. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £24,950 at University of Exeter: University Centre South Essex is about £7,020 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 4 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 £43,500 from University of Exeter. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 4 and University of Exeter in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#136
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THE World
#170
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Guardian UK
#14
2016
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Exeter

95.4%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.2%

International

International student share

25
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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

    Exeter

    111 countries · 22.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China25.1%
    • 🇮🇳India10.9%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

    Subjects

    11 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 Exeter

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Exeter

    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 Exeter
    £24,950

    University Centre South Essex is about £7,020 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Exeter
    £25,550

    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 Exeter

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      94%Satisfaction91%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
      95%Satisfaction93%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£43,500
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction95%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
      99%Satisfaction84%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      75%Satisfaction89%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre South Essex

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    University of Exeter

    Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Exeter: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £24,950 at University of Exeter: University Centre South Essex is about £7,020 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 Exeter?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Accounting, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computing & IT and Education Studies.

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

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £39,000 from University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Exeter lists 873 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 Exeter?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 7 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation and Teacher Training.

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

    University of Exeter teaches 80 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, History, Law, Classical Studies, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and 72 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses