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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

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

West of Scotland

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of the West of Scotland both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Computing & IT and Design & Fashion. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,430 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre South Essex is higher in 2 and University of the West of Scotland in 2. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £24,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £21,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 2 and University of the West of Scotland 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
#601
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Guardian UK
#115
2016
Established
1897
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 the West of Scotland

95.4%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
30.3%

International

International student share

25
119

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

    West of Scotland

    33 countries · 30.3% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
    • 🌐Nepal20.4%
    • 🇮🇳India19.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

    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 West of Scotland

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of the West of Scotland

    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 West of Scotland
    £15,500

    University of the West of Scotland is about £2,430 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of the West of Scotland
    £16,280

    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 West of Scotland

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
      100%Satisfaction94%

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      100%Satisfaction91%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      94%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      75%Satisfaction91%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £2,430 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 West of Scotland?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Teacher Training, Computing & IT, Design & Fashion, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies and Psychology (General).

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of the West of Scotland better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £17,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at University Centre South Essex and 91% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre South Essex or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

    University of the West of Scotland lists 119 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 West of Scotland?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 8 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Fine Art and Games Design & Computer Animation.

    What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at University Centre South Essex?

    University of the West of Scotland teaches 39 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Business Studies, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, General Engineering, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics and 31 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of the West of Scotland119 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses