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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Hull

Hull · QS World #575

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

VS

5/7

Hull

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hull 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 Hull at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Hull both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Business & Management (General) and Psychology (General). University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Hull offers 328 courses across 61 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 Hull: University of Hull is about £430 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hull is higher in 4 and University Centre South Essex in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £29,500 from University of Hull. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 5 and University of Hull in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#575
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#65
2016
Established
1927
No
Russell Group
No
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 Hull

95.4%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
29.9%

International

International student share

25
328

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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

    Hull

    71 countries · 29.9% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.2%
    • 🇮🇳India15.6%
    • 🇨🇳China12.7%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana4.2%

    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 Hull

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Hull

    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 Hull
    £17,500

    University of Hull is about £430 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Hull
    £18,500

    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 Hull

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      No dataSatisfaction79%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      No dataSatisfactionNo data

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      95%Satisfaction78%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      89%Satisfaction86%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      No dataSatisfaction82%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      94%Satisfaction80%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      75%Satisfaction96%

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction85%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      100%Satisfaction83%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre South Essex

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    University of Hull

    GREAT Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

    20%

    Deadline: N/A

    Cost of Living Bursary 2026

    £1,500

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Hull: common questions

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Hull 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 Hull: University of Hull 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 Hull?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre and Teacher Training.

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

    Education Studies graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £18,500 from University of Hull. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Hull lists 328 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 Hull?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 7 subject areas that University of Hull does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance and Fine Art.

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

    University of Hull teaches 50 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Law, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate, Physics and 42 more.

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