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About University Centre South Essex

UCAS code: S43

South Essex College of Further and Higher Education, also known as South Essex College, is a further education college located over three main sites in Basildon, Southend-on-Sea and Grays in Essex, England. 

Source: University Centre South Essex

Tuition fees at University Centre South Essex

  • First year tuition fees for UK students range from £4,000 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
  • International students pay £17,930 in the first year for all courses.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£18.4k

Average graduate salary

87%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University Centre South Essex

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University Centre South Essex

University Centre South Essex open days

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Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.

Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

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Here are University Centre South Essex's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

64 UCAS points
Leadership and Management for England Level 5 (RQF / HTQ)

DipHE 1 Years mixed mode 2026

University Centre Southend

64 UCAS points
Criminology & Forensic Investigation

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University Centre Southend

64 UCAS points
Applied Sport and Exercise Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University Centre Southend

64 UCAS points
Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies

BA (Hons) 6 Years part-time evening 2026

University Centre Southend

64 UCAS points
Creative Media & Promotion

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University Centre Southend

64 UCAS points
Graphic Design & Illustration

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University Centre Southend

64 UCAS points
Games Design

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University Centre Basildon

64 UCAS points
Hair and Make-Up Design and Application for Production

FdA 2 Years full-time 2026

University Centre Thurrock

64 UCAS points
Animation

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University Centre Basildon

64 UCAS points
Fine Art

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University Centre Southend

64 UCAS points
Counselling

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University Centre Southend

64 UCAS points
Higher National Diploma in Computing for England Level 5 (Network Engineering)

HND 1 Years blended learning (part-time) 2026

University Centre Basildon

64 UCAS points
Psychology and Criminology

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University Centre Southend

64 UCAS points
Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University Centre Southend

64 UCAS points
Hair & Make Up Design & Application for Production - Top Up

BA (Hons) 1 Years full-time 2026

University Centre Thurrock

64 UCAS points
Performing Arts (Acting Pathway)

HND 2 Years full-time 2026

University Centre Southend

64 UCAS points
64 UCAS points
Early Years Care and Education

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University Centre Southend

64 UCAS points
Interior & Spatial Design

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

University Centre Southend

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University Centre South Essex

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

96%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

94%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

94%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

95%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

93%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

90%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

92%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

90%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

94%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

93%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

94%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

86%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

90%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

96%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

94%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

87%

high

How well organised is your course?

86%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

65%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

69%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

79%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

78%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

85%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

75%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

89%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

87%

med

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