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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.
2/6
University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 2 categories
4/6
Sussex
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Sussex leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
University Centre South Essex vs University of Sussex at a glance
University Centre South Essex and University of Sussex both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Psychology (General). University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University Centre South Essex is about £5,570 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 6 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 £37,000 from University of Sussex. 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 Sussex 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 Sussex
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
Sussex
115 countries · 25.3% international
- 🇨🇳China21.6%
- 🇮🇳India7.9%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
- 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%
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 Sussex
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £23,500 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
2 coursesFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
Psychology (General)
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £25,000 (PG)
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Accounting
Film Production & Cinematography
Design & Fashion
Education Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
Computing & IT
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Teacher Training
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 Sussex
- £23,500
University Centre South Essex is about £5,570 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Essex
- No data
- University of Sussex
- £23,500
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 Sussex
Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£25,50094%Satisfaction90%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,00095%Satisfaction85%Drama & Theatre
£13,500Salary (3 years)£19,500100%Satisfaction84%Accounting
£19,000Salary (3 years)£31,500No dataSatisfaction88%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£21,00099%Satisfaction83%Design & Fashion
£18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000100%SatisfactionNo dataGames Design & Computer Animation
£17,500Salary (3 years)£37,00089%Satisfaction69%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction92%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Essex
View all scholarships →University of Sussex
Chancellor's International Scholarships
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Sussex Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Essex vs University of Sussex: common questions
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Sussex cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University Centre South Essex is about £5,570 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 Sussex?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computing & IT and 2 more.
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Sussex better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £25,500 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at University Centre South Essex and 90% at University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Essex or University of Sussex offer more courses?
University of Sussex lists 463 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 Sussex?
University Centre South Essex teaches 4 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Fine Art and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
What can you study at University of Sussex but not at University Centre South Essex?
University of Sussex teaches 62 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Law and 54 more.
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