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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Swansea · Guardian UK #83

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

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3/6

Wales Trinity Saint David

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University Centre South Essex and University of Wales Trinity Saint David are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary; University of Wales Trinity Saint David on established, courses, scholarship.

University Centre South Essex vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Wales Trinity Saint David both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Design & Fashion and Education Studies. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers 293 courses across 41 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £2,330 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre South Essex is higher in 4 and University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £24,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £15,500 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 5 and University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 3.

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
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Guardian UK
#83
2016
Established
1822
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 Wales Trinity Saint David

95.4%
91%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£24,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
8.7%

International

International student share

25
293

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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

    Wales Trinity Saint David

    18 countries · 8.7% international

    • 🇮🇳India57.3%
    • 🇨🇳China18.7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh13.5%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.9%
    • 🇮🇪Ireland0.7%

    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 Wales Trinity Saint David

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

    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 Wales Trinity Saint David
    £15,600

    University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £2,330 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Wales Trinity Saint David
    £16,800

    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 Wales Trinity Saint David

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction85%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      No dataSatisfaction89%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      75%Satisfaction90%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
      100%Satisfaction85%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£15,000
      99%Satisfaction93%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
      95%Satisfaction97%

    • Teacher Training

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      100%Satisfaction96%

    • Fine Art

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      100%Satisfaction80%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      89%Satisfaction90%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    University Centre South Essex

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    University of Wales Trinity Saint David

    Alumni Postgraduate Taught Discount

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Constituent College Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Course Costs Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Ethnicity Equality Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Reaching Wider Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David: common questions

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Wales Trinity Saint David cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £2,330 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 Wales Trinity Saint David?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Fine Art and Games Design & Computer Animation.

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Wales Trinity Saint David better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £18,500 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at University Centre South Essex and 85% at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre South Essex or University of Wales Trinity Saint David offer more courses?

    University of Wales Trinity Saint David lists 293 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 Wales Trinity Saint David?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 8 subject areas that University of Wales Trinity Saint David does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Media & Film Studies and Sociology & Criminology.

    What can you study at University of Wales Trinity Saint David but not at University Centre South Essex?

    University of Wales Trinity Saint David teaches 31 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Computer Science, History, Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Building & Construction, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, English Studies and 23 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Wales Trinity Saint David293 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses