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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

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.

2/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

4/6

Salford

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Salford leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University Centre South Essex vs University of Salford at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Salford both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Film Production & Cinematography. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £890 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Salford is higher in 5 and University Centre South Essex in 3, 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 £23,500 from University of Salford. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 8 and University of Salford in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#82
2016
Established
1896
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 Salford

95.4%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
19.1%

International

International student share

25
305

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

    Salford

    63 countries · 19.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
    • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

    Subjects

    14 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 Salford

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Salford

    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 Salford
    £17,040

    University of Salford is about £890 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Salford
    £17,710

    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 Salford

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      No dataSatisfaction74%

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      99%Satisfaction88%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£16,000
      100%Satisfaction95%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      98%Satisfaction90%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      95%Satisfaction79%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      94%Satisfaction80%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      75%Satisfaction96%

    • Dance

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      100%Satisfaction100%

    • Fine Art

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
      100%Satisfaction71%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      89%Satisfaction76%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre South Essex

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    University of Salford

    Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

    £8,160

    Deadline: N/A

    Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

    £7,100

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    IFY Excellence Scholarship

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Salford: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £890 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 Salford?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Dance, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation and 2 more.

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

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £21,500 from University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Salford lists 305 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 Salford?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 4 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Computing & IT, Education Studies and Teacher Training.

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

    University of Salford teaches 58 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Building & Construction, Business Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Marketing, Physics, Zoology & Animal Biology and 50 more.

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses