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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Warwick

Coventry · QS World #68

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/8

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

6/8

Warwick

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Warwick leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

University Centre South Essex vs University of Warwick at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Warwick both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Psychology (General) and Business & Management (General). University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Warwick offers 436 courses across 73 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £35,530 at University of Warwick: University Centre South Essex is about £17,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Warwick is higher in 5 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £41,000 from University of Warwick. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 4 and University of Warwick in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#68
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THE World
#122
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Guardian UK
#8
2016
Established
1965
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Warwick

95.4%
89.5%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£44,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
80.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
34%

International

International student share

25
436

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

    Warwick

    101 countries · 34% international

    • 🇨🇳China37.9%
    • 🇮🇳India16.6%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.1%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
    • 🇪🇸Spain2.2%

    Subjects

    12 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 Warwick

    • Education Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £27,870 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £35,530 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Fee not available

      8 courses

      Typical fee £37,450 (PG)

    • Accounting

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £35,530 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      2 courses

      Fee not available

      6 courses

      Typical fee £35,530 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £27,870 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £27,870 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £27,870 (UG)

    • Drama & Theatre

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £27,870 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £25,920 (PG)

    • Computing & IT

      1 course

      Fee not available

      3 courses

      Typical fee £27,950 (PG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      1 course

      Fee not available

      1 course

      Typical fee £31,670 (PG)

    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 Warwick
    £35,530

    University Centre South Essex is about £17,600 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Warwick
    £27,950

    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 Warwick

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      No dataSatisfaction90%
    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      95%Satisfaction87%
    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
      No dataSatisfaction90%
    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      94%Satisfaction91%
    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction94%
    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction94%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    University Centre South Essex

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    University of Warwick

    Warwick Postgraduate Taught Sanctuary Scholarship

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    Deadline: Jun 2026

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Warwick: common questions

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Warwick cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £35,530 at University of Warwick: University Centre South Essex is about £17,600 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 Warwick?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Education Studies, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Computing & IT and Games Design & Computer Animation.

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Warwick better for Education Studies?

    Education Studies graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £23,000 from University of Warwick. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre South Essex or University of Warwick offer more courses?

    University of Warwick lists 436 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 Warwick?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 6 subject areas that University of Warwick does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Fine Art, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Teacher Training.

    What can you study at University of Warwick but not at University Centre South Essex?

    University of Warwick teaches 61 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Economics, Philosophy, Law, History and 53 more.

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