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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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

South Wales

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of South Wales 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 South Wales at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of South Wales both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £1,730 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of South Wales is higher in 6 and University Centre South Essex in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £13,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £17,500 from University of South Wales. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 8 and University of South Wales in 2, 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
#1201
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#83
2016
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 South Wales

95.4%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22%

International

International student share

25
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
23

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

    South Wales

    71 countries · 22% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
    • 🇮🇳India16.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

    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 South Wales

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of South Wales

    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 South Wales
    £16,200

    University of South Wales is about £1,730 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of South Wales
    £17,900

    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 South Wales

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      95%Satisfaction90%

    • Business & Management (General)

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

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      99%Satisfaction87%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      75%Satisfaction87%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction97%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      98%Satisfaction98%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      100%Satisfaction94%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      No dataSatisfaction92%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      89%Satisfaction94%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      94%Satisfaction83%

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

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre South Essex

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    University of South Wales

    USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2027

    USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of South Wales: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £1,730 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 South Wales?

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

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

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

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

    University of South Wales lists 331 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 South Wales?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 3 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT and Dance.

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

    University of South Wales teaches 48 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Healthcare Science, Law, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and 40 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses