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Southend-on-Sea
London · QS World #791
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/7
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Greenwich
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Greenwich leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
University Centre South Essex vs University of Greenwich at a glance
University Centre South Essex and University of Greenwich both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training and Design & Fashion. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £17,980 at University of Greenwich, so the two cost about the same.
Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greenwich is higher in 8 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £27,000 from University of Greenwich. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 6 and University of Greenwich in 2.
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 Greenwich
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
Greenwich
101 countries · 34.6% international
- 🇮🇳India51.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
- 🌐Nepal4.2%
Subjects
13 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 Greenwich
Sociology & Criminology
Teacher Training
Design & Fashion
Education Studies
Film Production & Cinematography
Psychology (General)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Accounting
Drama & Theatre
Business & Management (General)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Games Design & Computer Animation
Media & Film Studies
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 Greenwich
- £17,980
About the same.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Essex
- No data
- University of Greenwich
- £19,450
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 Greenwich
Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£24,50094%Satisfaction80%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000100%Satisfaction89%Design & Fashion
£18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500100%Satisfaction85%Education Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)£22,000No dataSatisfaction96%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£21,50099%Satisfaction86%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50095%Satisfaction78%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£24,500Salary (3 years)£25,00075%Satisfaction89%Accounting
£19,000Salary (3 years)£27,000No dataSatisfaction84%Drama & Theatre
£13,500Salary (3 years)£21,000100%Satisfaction92%Games Design & Computer Animation
£17,500Salary (3 years)£27,00089%Satisfaction95%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Essex
View all scholarships →University of Greenwich
Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)
£19,580
Deadline: N/A
EU Bursary
£10,500
Deadline: N/A
Aziz Foundation Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Chevening Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
The Sanctuary Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Essex vs University of Greenwich: common questions
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Greenwich cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £17,980 at University of Greenwich, so the two cost about the same. 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 Greenwich?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Drama & Theatre, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Games Design & Computer Animation and 1 more.
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Greenwich better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £24,500 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at University Centre South Essex and 80% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Essex or University of Greenwich offer more courses?
University of Greenwich lists 272 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 Greenwich?
University Centre South Essex teaches 5 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Dance and Fine Art.
What can you study at University of Greenwich but not at University Centre South Essex?
University of Greenwich teaches 59 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Computer Science, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing and 51 more.
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