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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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.

1/7

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 1 category

VS

6/7

Plymouth

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.

University Centre South Essex vs University of Plymouth at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Plymouth both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Psychology (General). University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University Centre South Essex is about £1,270 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Plymouth is higher in 7 and University Centre South Essex in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £27,500 from University of Plymouth. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 6 and University of Plymouth in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#691
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#56
2016
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Plymouth

95.4%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
11.9%

International

International student share

25
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
10

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

    Plymouth

    71 countries · 11.9% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
    • 🇨🇳China12.2%
    • 🇮🇳India11%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

    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 Plymouth

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Plymouth

    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 Plymouth
    £19,200

    University Centre South Essex is about £1,270 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Plymouth
    £19,500

    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 Plymouth

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction77%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      95%Satisfaction84%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      94%Satisfaction83%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      98%Satisfaction91%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      99%Satisfaction94%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      No dataSatisfaction94%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      89%Satisfaction86%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      100%SatisfactionNo data

    • Fine Art

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

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre South Essex

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    University of Plymouth

    GREAT Scholarships

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Tamar Engineering Project

    £4,500

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Plymouth: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University Centre South Essex is about £1,270 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 Plymouth?

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

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Plymouth better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £24,000 from University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Plymouth lists 310 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 Plymouth?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 5 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Computing & IT, Dance, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Teacher Training.

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

    University of Plymouth teaches 65 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Computer Science and 57 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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