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Leicester · QS World #314
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
Leicester
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Leicester 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 Leicester at a glance
University Centre South Essex and University of Leicester both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Media & Film Studies. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University Centre South Essex is about £7,170 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 3 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £27,500 from University of Leicester. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 2 and University of Leicester in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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University Centre South Essex
University of Leicester
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
Leicester
81 countries · 19.3% international
- 🇮🇳India36.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
- 🇨🇳China9.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%
Subjects
6 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 Leicester
Business & Management (General)
1 courseFee not available
16 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £20,200 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Accounting
Film Production & Cinematography
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 Leicester
- £25,100
University Centre South Essex is about £7,170 a year cheaper.
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 Leicester
Business & Management (General)
£19,000Salary (3 years)£27,500No dataSatisfaction82%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£24,00094%Satisfaction82%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,50095%Satisfaction82%Accounting
£19,000Salary (3 years)£27,500No dataSatisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Essex
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International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver
100%
Deadline: N/A
ULSB International Deans Scholarship
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Leicester-King Power Thai Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Essex vs University of Leicester: common questions
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University Centre South Essex is about £7,170 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 Leicester?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Accounting and Film Production & Cinematography.
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Leicester better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £27,500 from University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Essex or University of Leicester offer more courses?
University of Leicester lists 351 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 Leicester?
University Centre South Essex teaches 12 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Education Studies and 4 more.
What can you study at University of Leicester but not at University Centre South Essex?
University of Leicester teaches 66 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Mathematics, Physics and 58 more.
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