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Ipswich · Guardian UK #98
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
3/5
Suffolk
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Suffolk 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 Suffolk at a glance
University Centre South Essex and University of Suffolk both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Suffolk offers 115 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £2,240 a year cheaper.
Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Suffolk is higher in 6 and University Centre South Essex in 2. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £22,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £19,500 from University of Suffolk. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 7 and University of Suffolk in 2.
World & National Rankings
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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 Suffolk
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
Suffolk
15 countries · 3.8% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan42.7%
- 🇮🇳India19.4%
- 🇷🇴Romania19.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh1%
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 Suffolk
Education Studies
Psychology (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Design & Fashion
Film Production & Cinematography
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Business & Management (General)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Games Design & Computer Animation
Teacher Training
Accounting
Computing & IT
Fine Art
Media & Film Studies
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 Suffolk
- £15,690
University of Suffolk is about £2,240 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Essex
- No data
- University of Suffolk
- £15,210
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 Suffolk
Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,00095%Satisfaction91%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£19,50094%Satisfaction95%Design & Fashion
£18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000100%Satisfaction98%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£19,00099%Satisfaction94%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£24,500Salary (3 years)£22,00075%Satisfaction91%Business & Management (General)
£19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000No dataSatisfaction98%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50098%Satisfaction92%Games Design & Computer Animation
£17,500Salary (3 years)£20,00089%Satisfaction88%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction76%Accounting
£19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000No dataSatisfaction98%Fine Art
£18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000100%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Essex vs University of Suffolk: common questions
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Suffolk cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £2,240 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 Suffolk?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Games Design & Computer Animation, Teacher Training, Accounting, Computing & IT and 2 more.
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Suffolk better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £19,500 from University of Suffolk. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at University Centre South Essex and 95% at University of Suffolk. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Essex or University of Suffolk offer more courses?
University of Suffolk lists 115 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 Suffolk?
University Centre South Essex teaches 4 subject areas that University of Suffolk does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Dance.
What can you study at University of Suffolk but not at University Centre South Essex?
University of Suffolk teaches 35 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Health & Social Care, Medical Imaging, Ecology & Conservation, Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Community & Specialist Nursing, Computer Science, General Engineering and 27 more.
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