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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92

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

Staffordshire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Staffordshire both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion and Business & Management (General). University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £840 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre South Essex is higher in 5 and University of Staffordshire in 5, 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 £22,500 from University of Staffordshire. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 9 and University of Staffordshire in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#92
2016
Established
1914
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 Staffordshire

95.4%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
87.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
4.1%

International

International student share

25
287

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

    Staffordshire

    26 countries · 4.1% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
    • 🇮🇳India19.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

    Subjects

    16 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 Staffordshire

    Also taught at both: Dance.

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Staffordshire

    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 Staffordshire
    £17,090

    University of Staffordshire is about £840 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Staffordshire
    £17,500

    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 Staffordshire

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      89%Satisfaction82%

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfaction63%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      99%Satisfaction96%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      95%Satisfaction90%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      75%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      94%Satisfaction89%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£16,500
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      98%Satisfaction86%

    • Fine Art

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      100%Satisfaction68%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£16,500
      100%Satisfaction82%

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

    Scholarships for International Students

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    University Centre South Essex

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    University of Staffordshire

    Smart Scholarship

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Staffordshire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £840 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 Staffordshire?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Education Studies, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art and 4 more.

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Staffordshire better for Games Design & Computer Animation?

    Games Design & Computer Animation graduates earn a median £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £22,500 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at University Centre South Essex and 82% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Staffordshire lists 287 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 Staffordshire?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 2 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Drama & Theatre and Computing & IT.

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

    University of Staffordshire teaches 36 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Law, Applied Computing, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering and 28 more.

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