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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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.

1/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 1 category

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5/6

Reading

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.

University Centre South Essex vs University of Reading at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Reading both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Psychology (General) and Design & Fashion. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £25,850 at University of Reading: University Centre South Essex is about £7,920 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 8 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £39,000 from University of Reading. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 6 and University of Reading in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#196
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#33
2016
Established
1892
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 Reading

95.4%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18%

International

International student share

25
448

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

    Reading

    96 countries · 18% international

    • 🇨🇳China26%
    • 🇮🇳India6.9%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

    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 Reading

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Reading

    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 Reading
    £25,850

    University Centre South Essex is about £7,920 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Reading
    £26,450

    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 Reading

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
      No dataSatisfaction77%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      95%Satisfaction83%

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
      100%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
      94%Satisfaction96%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      100%Satisfaction77%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Fine Art

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction81%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction97%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      100%Satisfaction67%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      99%Satisfaction75%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    University Centre South Essex

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    University of Reading

    The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Reading: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £25,850 at University of Reading: University Centre South Essex is about £7,920 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 Reading?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Accounting, Fine Art, Education Studies, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

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

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £35,500 from University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Reading lists 448 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 Reading?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 6 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance and Games Design & Computer Animation.

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

    University of Reading teaches 58 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Building & Construction, History, Law, Marketing, Mathematics, Agriculture & Land Management and 50 more.

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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