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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

Birmingham

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Anglia Ruskin University

Cambridge · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

scored higher in 1 category

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Anglia Ruskin

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and Anglia Ruskin University are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is ahead on scholarship; Anglia Ruskin University on courses.

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs Anglia Ruskin University at a glance

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and Anglia Ruskin University both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Music, Games Design & Computer Animation and Technology & Logistics. ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) offers 30 courses across 4 subject areas; Anglia Ruskin University offers 512 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and £17,500 at Anglia Ruskin University: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £300 a year cheaper.

In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, the two are about level. In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
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N/A
Established
1858
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

Anglia Ruskin University

No data
82.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£30,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
20.8%

International

International student share

30
512

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

14
12

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.

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

No published data on international students

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    Anglia Ruskin

    93 countries · 20.8% international

    • 🇮🇳India43.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.2%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
    • 🇰🇪Kenya5.3%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates4%

    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.

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

    Anglia Ruskin University

    Only at Anglia Ruskin University

    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

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
    £17,200
    Anglia Ruskin University
    £17,500

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
    No data
    Anglia Ruskin University
    £18,600

    We do not have reliable international fee data for ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) 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.

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

    Anglia Ruskin University

    • Music

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      83%Satisfaction75%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

    Widening Participation Student Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Widening Participation Equipment Bursary

    £250

    Deadline: N/A

    Metropolis Sound Recording & Engineering (SRE) Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    DJ Semtex Rap Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Matt Long Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    Anglia Ruskin University

    Vice Chancellor's PhD Scholarships

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    GREAT Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    International Undergraduate Scholarship

    £7,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Training Grant for Healthcare Students

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    International Postgraduate Scholarship

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs Anglia Ruskin University: common questions

    Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or Anglia Ruskin University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and £17,500 at Anglia Ruskin University: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £300 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 ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and Anglia Ruskin University?

    Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Music, Games Design & Computer Animation, Technology & Logistics and Media & Film Studies.

    Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or Anglia Ruskin University better for Music?

    Music graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music), and £18,500 from Anglia Ruskin University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and 75% at Anglia Ruskin University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or Anglia Ruskin University offer more courses?

    Anglia Ruskin University lists 512 courses on CourseOptions and ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) lists 30 courses.

    What can you study at Anglia Ruskin University but not at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)?

    Anglia Ruskin University teaches 79 subject areas that ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) does not, including Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Software Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Agriculture & Land Management, Computer Science and 71 more.

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    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)30 courses · 14 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Anglia Ruskin University512 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses