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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

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.

1/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 1 category

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5/6

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Gloucestershire leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.

University Centre South Essex vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Gloucestershire both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology and Design & Fashion. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £500 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 8 and University Centre South Essex in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £24,500 from University of Gloucestershire. 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 Gloucestershire in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#103
2016
Established
1847
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 Gloucestershire

95.4%
84.4%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.9%

International

International student share

25
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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

    Gloucestershire

    28 countries · 18.9% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
    • 🇮🇳India12.4%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

    Subjects

    15 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 Gloucestershire

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Gloucestershire

    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 Gloucestershire
    £17,430

    University of Gloucestershire is about £500 a year cheaper.

    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 Gloucestershire

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      75%Satisfaction94%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      94%Satisfaction74%

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction83%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      99%Satisfaction84%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      89%Satisfaction80%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      No dataSatisfaction95%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      95%Satisfaction89%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      No dataSatisfaction91%

    • Fine Art

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      100%Satisfaction83%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      100%Satisfaction91%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Dance

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction91%

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

    Scholarships for International Students

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    University Centre South Essex

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    University of Gloucestershire

    Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Basketball Scholarship

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    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Women's Football Scholarship

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    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £500 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 Gloucestershire?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Fine Art, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies and 3 more.

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Gloucestershire better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £21,000 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 75% at University Centre South Essex and 94% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Gloucestershire lists 284 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 Gloucestershire?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 3 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Computing & IT.

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

    University of Gloucestershire teaches 45 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Marketing, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Music, Ecology & Conservation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment and 37 more.

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses