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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Greater Manchester

Bolton

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.

3/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 3 categories

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3/6

Greater Manchester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University Centre South Essex and University of Greater Manchester are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. University Centre South Essex is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment; University of Greater Manchester on graduate salary, courses, scholarship.

University Centre South Essex vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Greater Manchester both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Psychology (General) and Business & Management (General). University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.

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

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre South Essex is higher in 5 and University of Greater Manchester in 4, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £24,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £17,500 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 7 and University of Greater Manchester in 2.

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
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Guardian UK
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2016
Established
2024
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 Greater Manchester

95.4%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.4%

International

International student share

25
281

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

    Greater Manchester

    30 countries · 25.4% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
    • 🇮🇳India10.8%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%

    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 Greater Manchester

    Also taught at both: Fine Art, Counselling & Psychotherapy.

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Greater Manchester

    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 Greater Manchester
    £17,500

    University of Greater Manchester is about £430 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Greater Manchester
    £17,500

    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 Greater Manchester

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
      No dataSatisfaction92%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000
      95%Satisfaction86%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfaction98%

    • Dance

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      100%Satisfaction91%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      99%Satisfaction92%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      89%Satisfaction93%

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction89%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      75%Satisfaction100%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfaction80%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      94%Satisfaction78%

    • Fine Art

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      100%Satisfaction93%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    University Centre South Essex

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    University of Greater Manchester

    Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21

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    Deadline: N/A

    Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

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    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

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    Deadline: N/A

    The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

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    Deadline: N/A

    The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

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    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions

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

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

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Education Studies, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Dance, Film Production & Cinematography, Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting and 5 more.

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Greater Manchester better for Education Studies?

    Education Studies graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £18,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre South Essex or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?

    University of Greater Manchester lists 281 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 Greater Manchester?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 1 subject area that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Drama & Theatre.

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

    University of Greater Manchester teaches 39 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Dentistry, Law, Biomedical Engineering, Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Social Work and 31 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Greater Manchester281 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses