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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

3/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

3/6

Arts London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University Centre South Essex and University of the Arts London are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. University Centre South Essex is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment; University of the Arts London on established, graduate salary, courses.

University Centre South Essex vs University of the Arts London at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of the Arts London both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Drama & Theatre. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University Centre South Essex is about £12,960 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 5 and University Centre South Essex in 0, 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 £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#52
2016
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

95.4%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
54%

International

International student share

25
183

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

    Arts London

    84 countries · 54% international

    • 🇨🇳China55.7%
    • 🇮🇳India6%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
    • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

    Subjects

    10 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 the Arts London

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of the Arts London

    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 the Arts London
    £30,890

    University Centre South Essex is about £12,960 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of the Arts London
    £30,890

    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 the Arts London

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      100%Satisfaction86%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      99%Satisfaction80%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction76%

    • Fine Art

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction79%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      100%SatisfactionNo data

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      89%Satisfaction80%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of the Arts London: common questions

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University Centre South Essex is about £12,960 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 the Arts London?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Media & Film Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT and Psychology (General).

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at University Centre South Essex and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre South Essex or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

    University of the Arts London lists 183 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 the Arts London?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 8 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Teacher Training.

    What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University Centre South Essex?

    University of the Arts London teaches 19 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Music, Management, Marketing, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Journalism, Architecture and 11 more.

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses