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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Westminster, 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.

2/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

4/6

Westminster

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Westminster, London 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 Westminster, London at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Westminster, London both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion and Business & Management (General). University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Westminster, London offers 322 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £330 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Westminster, London is higher in 7 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 £29,500 from University of Westminster, London. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 5 and University of Westminster, London in 1.

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
#801
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Guardian UK
#107
2016
Established
1838
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Westminster, London

95.4%
83.6%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
30.3%

International

International student share

25
322

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

    Westminster

    108 countries · 30.3% international

    • 🇮🇳India17.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States12.8%
    • 🇨🇳China11.9%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
    • 🇮🇹Italy2.6%

    Subjects

    11 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 Westminster, London

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Westminster, 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 Westminster, London
    £17,600

    University of Westminster, London is about £330 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Westminster, London
    £18,000

    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 Westminster, London

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      100%Satisfaction85%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction69%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      99%Satisfaction79%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      94%Satisfaction89%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      95%Satisfaction81%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      89%Satisfaction93%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    • Fine Art

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      100%Satisfaction81%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre South Essex

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    University of Westminster, London

    Rees Jeffreys Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Brian Large Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    GREAT Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Chris Wilkinson Scholarship 2026–27

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for Home/UK Students

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Westminster, London: common questions

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Westminster, London cheaper for international students?

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

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art and Teacher Training.

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Westminster, London better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £22,000 from University of Westminster, London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at University Centre South Essex and 85% at University of Westminster, London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre South Essex or University of Westminster, London offer more courses?

    University of Westminster, London lists 322 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 Westminster, London?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 7 subject areas that University of Westminster, London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Dance, Education Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences.

    What can you study at University of Westminster, London but not at University Centre South Essex?

    University of Westminster, London teaches 53 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Law, Politics & International Relations, Architecture, Planning & Housing, Marketing, Business Studies, Ancient Languages, Information Systems & Data Science and 45 more.

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Westminster, London322 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses