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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

Portsmouth

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Portsmouth both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion and Education Studies. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 8 and University Centre South Essex in 1. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £26,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 6 and University of Portsmouth in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#662
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#55
2016
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

95.4%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.5%

International

International student share

25
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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

    Portsmouth

    96 countries · 24.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India22.1%
    • 🇨🇳China11.6%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
    • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

    Subjects

    15 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 Portsmouth

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Portsmouth

    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 Portsmouth
    £17,900

    About the same.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Portsmouth
    £18,600

    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 Portsmouth

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      94%Satisfaction87%

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      100%Satisfaction83%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      No dataSatisfaction89%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      99%Satisfaction85%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      89%Satisfaction93%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      75%Satisfaction86%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      100%Satisfaction68%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      98%Satisfaction100%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      95%Satisfaction86%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction77%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre South Essex

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    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Language Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth, so the two cost about the same. 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 Portsmouth?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 3 more.

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

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £24,000 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at University Centre South Essex and 87% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Portsmouth lists 446 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 Portsmouth?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 3 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance and Fine Art.

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

    University of Portsmouth teaches 69 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Law, General Engineering and 61 more.

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses