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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Manchester

Manchester · QS World #40

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

Manchester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Manchester 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 Manchester at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Manchester both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Manchester offers 1,041 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £32,300 at University of Manchester: University Centre South Essex is about £14,370 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Manchester is higher in 6 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 £29,000 from University of Manchester. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 4 and University of Manchester in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#40
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THE World
#56
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Guardian UK
#29
2016
Established
1824
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 Manchester

95.4%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
40%

International

International student share

25
1041

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

    Manchester

    120 countries · 40% international

    • 🇨🇳China51%
    • 🇮🇳India7.6%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    Subjects

    12 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 Manchester

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Manchester

    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 Manchester
    £32,300

    University Centre South Essex is about £14,370 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Manchester
    £26,800

    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 Manchester

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      94%Satisfaction84%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      No dataSatisfaction92%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      95%Satisfaction84%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction91%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre South Essex

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    University of Manchester

    Spärck AI Scholarship

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    The Sadler Bursary

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Bason Family Bursary

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Cowrie Foundation Scholarships

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Accommodation Bursary

    £2,050

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Manchester: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £32,300 at University of Manchester: University Centre South Essex is about £14,370 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 Manchester?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Accounting, Drama & Theatre, Teacher Training, Computing & IT and Counselling & Psychotherapy.

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Manchester better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £23,500 from University of Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at University Centre South Essex and 84% at University of Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Manchester lists 1,041 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 Manchester?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 6 subject areas that University of Manchester does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Film Production & Cinematography, Dance, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

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

    University of Manchester teaches 104 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Politics & International Relations, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Economics, Management and 96 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Manchester1,041 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses