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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
3/5
Hertfordshire
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire at a glance
University Centre South Essex and University of Hertfordshire both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £2,430 a year cheaper.
Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire 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 £32,000 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 6 and University of Hertfordshire in 1.
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 Hertfordshire
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
Hertfordshire
77 countries · 57.5% international
- 🇮🇳India44.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
- 🇨🇳China1.8%
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 Hertfordshire
Business & Management (General)
1 courseFee not available
26 coursesTypical fee £15,500 (UG)
Design & Fashion
3 coursesTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £15,500 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
2 coursesFee not available
15 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Psychology (General)
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £16,250 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Media & Film Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
Accounting
Education Studies
Sociology & Criminology
Computing & IT
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Fine Art
Teacher Training
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 Hertfordshire
- £15,500
University of Hertfordshire is about £2,430 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Essex
- No data
- University of Hertfordshire
- £18,000
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 Hertfordshire
Business & Management (General)
£19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction85%Design & Fashion
£18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500100%Satisfaction88%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00095%Satisfaction86%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£22,50099%Satisfaction81%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£24,500Salary (3 years)£25,00075%Satisfaction82%Games Design & Computer Animation
£17,500Salary (3 years)£32,00089%Satisfaction88%Accounting
£19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction89%Education Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500No dataSatisfaction97%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£28,50094%Satisfaction71%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500100%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Essex vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Hertfordshire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £2,430 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 Hertfordshire?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Computing & IT and 3 more.
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Hertfordshire better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £26,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Essex or University of Hertfordshire offer more courses?
University of Hertfordshire lists 468 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 Hertfordshire?
University Centre South Essex teaches 3 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre and Dance.
What can you study at University of Hertfordshire but not at University Centre South Essex?
University of Hertfordshire teaches 71 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Law, Business Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical Specialities, Politics & International Relations and 63 more.
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