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Wolverhampton · QS World #1001
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.
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University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 3 categories
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Wolverhampton
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre South Essex and University of Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton on established, graduate salary, courses.
University Centre South Essex vs University of Wolverhampton at a glance
University Centre South Essex and University of Wolverhampton both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and Design & Fashion. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Wolverhampton offers 270 courses across 68 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £980 a year cheaper.
Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre South Essex is higher in 5 and University of Wolverhampton in 4. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £22,500 from University of Wolverhampton. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 8 and University of Wolverhampton in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Wolverhampton
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
Wolverhampton
28 countries · 16.1% international
- 🌐Nepal29.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria22.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan13%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh11.2%
- 🇮🇳India9.1%
Subjects
14 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 Wolverhampton
Business & Management (General)
1 courseFee not available
15 coursesTypical fee £18,480 (PG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Design & Fashion
Film Production & Cinematography
Sociology & Criminology
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accounting
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Education Studies
Psychology (General)
Teacher Training
Fine Art
Games Design & Computer Animation
Computing & IT
Only at University Centre South Essex
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 Wolverhampton
- £16,950
University of Wolverhampton is about £980 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Essex
- No data
- University of Wolverhampton
- £18,230
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 Wolverhampton
Business & Management (General)
£19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000No dataSatisfaction89%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£24,500Salary (3 years)£21,00075%Satisfaction92%Design & Fashion
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000100%Satisfaction86%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£16,50099%Satisfaction96%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£20,00094%Satisfaction89%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50098%Satisfaction88%Accounting
£19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000No dataSatisfaction90%Education Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500No dataSatisfaction95%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50095%Satisfaction78%Teacher Training
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500100%Satisfaction92%Fine Art
£18,500Salary (3 years)£17,500100%Satisfaction59%Games Design & Computer Animation
£17,500Salary (3 years)£22,50089%Satisfaction84%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre South Essex vs University of Wolverhampton: common questions
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Wolverhampton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £980 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 Wolverhampton?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Fine Art and 2 more.
Is University Centre South Essex or University of Wolverhampton better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £21,000 from University of Wolverhampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Essex or University of Wolverhampton offer more courses?
University of Wolverhampton lists 270 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 Wolverhampton?
University Centre South Essex teaches 4 subject areas that University of Wolverhampton does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Dance and Media & Film Studies.
What can you study at University of Wolverhampton but not at University Centre South Essex?
University of Wolverhampton teaches 54 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Law, Building & Construction, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, History, Business Studies, Marketing, Architecture and 46 more.
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