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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Glasgow

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/3

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

1/3

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is ahead on established.

Aberystwyth University vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at a glance

Aberystwyth University and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Drama & Theatre, Education Studies and Management. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Aberystwyth University is about £8,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 2 and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 0.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#801
QS World
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THE World
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#62
Guardian UK
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1872
Established
1847
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Aberystwyth University

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

No data
88.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£26,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
26%

International

International student share

414
72

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
8

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.

Aberystwyth

No published data on international students

    VS

    Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

    23 countries · 26% international

    • 🇨🇳China26.6%
    • 🇺🇸United States18.8%
    • 🇺🇦Ukraine6.2%
    • 🇦🇺Australia4.7%
    • 🇮🇪Ireland4.7%

    Subjects

    4 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.

    Aberystwyth University

    Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

    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

    Aberystwyth University
    £20,720
    Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
    £28,920

    Aberystwyth University is about £8,200 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
    £28,400

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Aberystwyth University 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.

    Aberystwyth University

    Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

    • Drama & Theatre

      £17,000Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction89%
    • Media & Film Studies

      £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
      95%Satisfaction83%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Aberystwyth University

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Exam

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Regional Scholarship (PG)

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    David Game College Scholarship

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

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    Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

    WM Mann Scholarship for Postgraduate Indonesian Students

    75%

    Deadline: N/A

    Cowrie Scholarship Foundation

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    James McAvoy Drama Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Pamella Dow Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Pauline Knowles Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: common questions

    Is Aberystwyth University or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Aberystwyth University is about £8,200 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 Aberystwyth University and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?

    Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Management and Media & Film Studies.

    Does Aberystwyth University or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offer more courses?

    Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?

    Aberystwyth University teaches 62 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Mathematics, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, History, Law, Business Studies, Physics, Welsh Studies and 54 more.

    What can you study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland but not at Aberystwyth University?

    Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 4 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Music, Dance, Social Work and Teacher Training.

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