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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/5

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

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3/5

Stirling

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Stirling leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University Centre South Essex vs University of Stirling at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Stirling both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology and Accounting. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 2 and University Centre South Essex in 1. The widest gap is in Accounting: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £24,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 3 and University of Stirling in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#560
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#50
2016
Established
1967
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 Stirling

95.4%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.4%

International

International student share

25
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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

    Stirling

    75 countries · 18.4% international

    • 🇮🇳India17.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
    • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
    • 🇨🇳China7.6%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

    Subjects

    8 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 Stirling

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Stirling

    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 Stirling
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling 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 Stirling

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      95%Satisfaction87%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      94%Satisfaction86%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      75%Satisfaction84%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
      100%Satisfaction72%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Stirling: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both University Centre South Essex and University of Stirling?

    Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Business & Management (General) and Education Studies.

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Stirling better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £24,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at University Centre South Essex and 86% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Stirling lists 254 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 Stirling?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 10 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance and 2 more.

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

    University of Stirling teaches 52 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, History, Law, English Studies, French, Mathematics, Finance & Actuarial Science and 44 more.

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