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Aberystwyth · QS World #801
Hartlepool
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
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Northern School of Art
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Aberystwyth University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). The Northern School of Art is ahead on established.
Aberystwyth University vs The Northern School of Art at a glance
Aberystwyth University and The Northern School of Art both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Drama & Theatre, Fine Art and Film Production & Cinematography. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £7,220 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aberystwyth University is higher in 3 and The Northern School of Art in 0. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £17,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £15,500 from The Northern School of Art. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The Northern School of Art is higher in 2 and Aberystwyth University 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.
Aberystwyth University
The Northern School of Art
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.
Aberystwyth
No published data on international students
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
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
The Northern School of Art
Drama & Theatre
Fine Art
Film Production & Cinematography
History of Art & Design
Only at Aberystwyth University
Only at The Northern School of Art
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
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £7,220 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Aberystwyth University
- No data
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
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
The Northern School of Art
Drama & Theatre
£17,000Salary (3 years)£15,50092%Satisfaction95%Fine Art
£16,500Salary (3 years)£15,50082%Satisfaction94%Film Production & Cinematography
£17,000Salary (3 years)£15,50093%Satisfaction69%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveAberystwyth 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
The Northern School of Art
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Aberystwyth University vs The Northern School of Art: common questions
Is Aberystwyth University or The Northern School of Art cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £7,220 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 The Northern School of Art?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Film Production & Cinematography and History of Art & Design.
Is Aberystwyth University or The Northern School of Art better for Drama & Theatre?
Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £15,500 from The Northern School of Art. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Aberystwyth University and 95% at The Northern School of Art. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Aberystwyth University or The Northern School of Art offer more courses?
Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at The Northern School of Art?
Aberystwyth University teaches 62 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Mathematics, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, History, Law, Business Studies, Physics, Welsh Studies and 54 more.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at Aberystwyth University?
The Northern School of Art teaches 2 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Design & Fashion and Creative Arts (General).
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