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Southend-on-Sea
Southampton · QS World #111
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.
2/7
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Southampton
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Southampton leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
University Centre South Essex vs University of Southampton at a glance
University Centre South Essex and University of Southampton both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies and Design & Fashion. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University Centre South Essex is about £8,070 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 7 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. 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 Southampton in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Southampton
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
Southampton
103 countries · 35.1% international
- 🇨🇳China63.5%
- 🇮🇳India4.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%
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 Southampton
Business & Management (General)
1 courseFee not available
22 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £26,000 (UG)
Design & Fashion
3 coursesTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £24,800 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Accounting
Education Studies
Psychology (General)
Teacher Training
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Fine Art
Computing & IT
Games Design & Computer Animation
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Only at University Centre South Essex
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 Southampton
- £26,000
University Centre South Essex is about £8,070 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Essex
- No data
- University of Southampton
- £31,200
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 Southampton
Business & Management (General)
£19,000Salary (3 years)£31,500No dataSatisfaction80%Design & Fashion
£18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500100%Satisfaction89%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£25,00094%Satisfaction86%Accounting
£19,000Salary (3 years)£29,500No dataSatisfaction91%Education Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000No dataSatisfaction88%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,50095%Satisfaction89%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,00098%Satisfaction81%Fine Art
£18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500100%Satisfaction99%Games Design & Computer Animation
£17,500Salary (3 years)£47,00089%Satisfaction76%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Essex
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Horizon Europe fee waiver
100%
Deadline: N/A
Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Xiamen University PhD Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
Sociology Criminology International Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Essex vs University of Southampton: common questions
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University Centre South Essex is about £8,070 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 Southampton?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, Computing & IT and 2 more.
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Southampton better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £31,500 from University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Essex or University of Southampton offer more courses?
University of Southampton lists 545 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 Southampton?
University Centre South Essex teaches 4 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography and Dance.
What can you study at University of Southampton but not at University Centre South Essex?
University of Southampton teaches 77 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering and 69 more.
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