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York · QS World #158
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
6/8
York
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of York 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 York at a glance
University Centre South Essex and University of York both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Education Studies. University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £27,500 at University of York: University Centre South Essex is about £9,570 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 5 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, against £30,500 from University of York. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 3 and University of York in 0.
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 York
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
York
97 countries · 18.6% international
- 🇨🇳China44.1%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇺🇸United States5.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
- 🌐Korea (South)2.2%
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 York
Business & Management (General)
1 courseFee not available
24 coursesTypical fee £27,380 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Education Studies
1 courseTypical fee £17,930 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £26,900 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Media & Film Studies
Design & Fashion
Drama & Theatre
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Psychology (General)
Accounting
Teacher Training
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 York
- £27,500
University Centre South Essex is about £9,570 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre South Essex
- No data
- University of York
- £27,250
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 York
Business & Management (General)
£19,000Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction80%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£24,00094%Satisfaction90%Education Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)£23,500No dataSatisfaction87%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£22,50099%Satisfaction78%Drama & Theatre
£13,500Salary (3 years)£22,000100%SatisfactionNo dataPsychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,50095%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Essex
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Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
York Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
York Futures Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre South Essex vs University of York: common questions
Is University Centre South Essex or University of York cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,930 a year at University Centre South Essex and £27,500 at University of York: University Centre South Essex is about £9,570 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 York?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Accounting and Teacher Training.
Is University Centre South Essex or University of York better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Essex, and £30,500 from University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Essex or University of York offer more courses?
University of York lists 532 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 York?
University Centre South Essex teaches 7 subject areas that University of York does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
What can you study at University of York but not at University Centre South Essex?
University of York teaches 71 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music and 63 more.
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