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Lincoln · QS World #851
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 1 category
5/6
Lincoln
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Lincoln leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.
University Centre South Essex vs University of Lincoln at a glance
University Centre South Essex and University of Lincoln both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Film Production & Cinematography. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University Centre South Essex is about £370 a year cheaper.
Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lincoln is higher in 7 and University Centre South Essex in 2. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £28,000 from University of Lincoln. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 7 and University of Lincoln in 1, with 1 about level.
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 Lincoln
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
Lincoln
47 countries · 20.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
- 🇨🇳China2.2%
Subjects
16 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 Lincoln
Design & Fashion
3 coursesTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £18,300 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Film Production & Cinematography
Media & Film Studies
Psychology (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Business & Management (General)
Drama & Theatre
Accounting
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Computing & IT
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Education Studies
Fine Art
Games Design & Computer Animation
Also taught at both: Dance.
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 Lincoln
- £18,300
University Centre South Essex is about £370 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Essex
- No data
- University of Lincoln
- £18,800
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 Lincoln
Design & Fashion
£18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000100%Satisfaction87%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£24,500Salary (3 years)£23,00075%Satisfaction95%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£17,00099%Satisfaction89%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50095%Satisfaction82%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£22,50094%Satisfaction73%Drama & Theatre
£13,500Salary (3 years)£17,500100%Satisfaction95%Accounting
£19,000Salary (3 years)£26,000No dataSatisfaction91%Fine Art
£18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500100%Satisfaction92%Games Design & Computer Animation
£17,500Salary (3 years)£28,00089%Satisfaction82%Dance
£13,500Salary (3 years)£18,000100%Satisfaction100%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Essex
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Chevening Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Canada Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
European Union Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
South Asia Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
South East Asia Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Essex vs University of Lincoln: common questions
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Lincoln cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University Centre South Essex is about £370 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 Lincoln?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 4 more.
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Lincoln better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £20,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at University Centre South Essex and 87% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Essex or University of Lincoln offer more courses?
University of Lincoln lists 343 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 Lincoln?
University Centre South Essex teaches 2 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts and Teacher Training.
What can you study at University of Lincoln but not at University Centre South Essex?
University of Lincoln teaches 65 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Animal Science, Law, Politics & International Relations, Journalism and 57 more.
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