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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Leeds

Leeds · QS World #77

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

Leeds

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leeds leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University Centre South Essex vs University of Leeds at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Leeds both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £33,700 at University of Leeds: University Centre South Essex is about £15,770 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leeds is higher in 7 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £13,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £22,500 from University of Leeds. 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 Leeds in 0, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#77
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THE World
#118
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Guardian UK
#15
2016
Established
1904
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Leeds

95.4%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
82.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.5%

International

International student share

25
579

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
13

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

    Leeds

    105 countries · 31.5% international

    • 🇨🇳China49.5%
    • 🇮🇳India9.6%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%

    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 Leeds

    • Design & Fashion

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £29,600 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £27,300 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      2 courses

      Fee not available

      11 courses

      Typical fee £33,700 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £27,300 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £15,000 (PG)

    • Drama & Theatre

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £29,100 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £22,880 (PG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Fee not available

      4 courses

      Typical fee £32,880 (PG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £33,800 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £27,300 (UG)

    • Fine Art

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £28,450 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £33,800 (UG)

    • Teacher Training

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £28,300 (PG)

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Leeds

    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 Leeds
    £33,700

    University Centre South Essex is about £15,770 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Leeds
    £31,500

    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 Leeds

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction87%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      94%Satisfaction82%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction89%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      75%Satisfaction75%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      99%Satisfaction92%

    • Fine Art

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction85%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      95%Satisfaction91%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre South Essex

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    University of Leeds

    Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Community Bursary

    £10,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Leeds: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £33,700 at University of Leeds: University Centre South Essex is about £15,770 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 Leeds?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Drama & Theatre, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Psychology (General) and 1 more.

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Leeds better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £24,000 from University of Leeds. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at University Centre South Essex and 87% at University of Leeds. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Leeds lists 579 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 Leeds?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 5 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Accounting, Computing & IT, Dance and Games Design & Computer Animation.

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

    University of Leeds teaches 97 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Civil Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Business Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law and 89 more.

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