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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

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.

1/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 1 category

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5/6

Worcester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Worcester leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction.

University Centre South Essex vs University of Worcester at a glance

University Centre South Essex and University of Worcester both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies and Psychology (General). University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £730 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Worcester is higher in 7 and University Centre South Essex in 1, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £13,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £20,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 8 and University of Worcester in 2.

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
#1501
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Guardian UK
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2016
Established
1946
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 Worcester

95.4%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£24,800
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.3%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
15.1%

International

International student share

25
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
39

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

    Worcester

    38 countries · 15.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India50.2%
    • 🌐Nepal15.1%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
    • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

    Subjects

    15 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 Worcester

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    Only at University of Worcester

    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 Worcester
    £17,200

    University of Worcester is about £730 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre South Essex
    No data
    University of Worcester
    £18,900

    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 Worcester

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      75%Satisfaction95%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      95%Satisfaction85%

    • Sociology & Criminology

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

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      98%Satisfaction91%

    • Design & Fashion

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction93%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      99%Satisfaction90%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £13,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      No dataSatisfaction74%

    • Fine Art

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

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      89%Satisfaction98%

    • Accounting

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre South Essex

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    University of Worcester

    Molly Haughton Scholarship

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Amity Le Grange Scholarship

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Emily Bennett Scholarship

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Eva Baldwin Scholarship

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Imogen Stanley Scholarship

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre South Essex vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £730 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 Worcester?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Business & Management (General), Fine Art and 3 more.

    Is University Centre South Essex or University of Worcester better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £18,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 75% at University Centre South Essex and 95% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Worcester lists 305 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 Worcester?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 3 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Computing & IT.

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

    University of Worcester teaches 53 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Business Studies, Law, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, History, Social Work, Biochemistry and 45 more.

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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses