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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/5

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

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3/5

Northampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Northampton leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University Centre South Essex vs University of Northampton at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Northampton both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 9 and University Centre South Essex in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £25,500 from University of Northampton. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 10 and University of Northampton in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#93
2016
Established
1975
No
Russell Group
No
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 Northampton

95.4%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16.4%

International

International student share

25
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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

    Northampton

    35 countries · 16.4% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
    • 🇮🇳India14.2%
    • 🌐Nepal8.3%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%

    Subjects

    17 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 Northampton

    Also taught at both: Teacher Training, Computing & IT.

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Northampton

    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 Northampton
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Northampton
    £19,000

    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 Northampton

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction91%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      No dataSatisfaction80%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      89%Satisfaction80%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfaction94%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
      95%Satisfaction72%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      75%Satisfaction99%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      98%Satisfaction87%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      94%Satisfaction86%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      100%Satisfaction75%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      99%Satisfaction84%

    • Fine Art

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      100%Satisfaction70%

    Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Northampton: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both University Centre South Essex and University of Northampton?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Accounting, Sociology & Criminology, Crafts & Applied Arts, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art and 5 more.

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Northampton 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 Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at University Centre South Essex and 91% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Northampton lists 221 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 Northampton?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 1 subject area that University of Northampton does not, including Dance.

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

    University of Northampton teaches 43 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Computer Science, Marketing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Law, Music, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology and 35 more.

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