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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

Birmingham

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King's College London, University of London

London · QS World #37

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.

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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

scored higher in 1 category

VS

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King's College London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

King's College London, University of London leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses). ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is ahead on scholarship.

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs King's College London, University of London at a glance

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and King's College London, University of London both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Music and Media & Film Studies. ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) offers 30 courses across 4 subject areas; King's College London, University of London offers 373 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £14,900 a year cheaper.

In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, King's College London, University of London is higher. 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
#37
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THE World
#38
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Guardian UK
#26
N/A
Established
1829
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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)

King's College London, University of London

No data
85.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£43,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
38.4%

International

International student share

30
373

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

14
10

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

    VS

    King's College London

    124 countries · 38.4% international

    • 🇨🇳China36.6%
    • 🇮🇳India7.1%
    • 🇺🇸United States3.8%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.7%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore3.2%

    Subjects

    2 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)

    King's College London, University of London

    Only at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

    Only at King's College London, University of London

    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
    King's College London, University of London
    £32,100

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £14,900 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
    No data
    King's College London, University of London
    £21,100

    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)

    King's College London, University of London

    • Music

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      83%Satisfaction82%

    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

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    King's College London, University of London

    Alexandros Petersen Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    GREAT Scholarships

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Organ Scholarship

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    BFI Collaborative Doctoral Award

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    CMR Fellowship Programme

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs King's College London, University of London: common questions

    Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or King's College London, University of London 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 £32,100 at King's College London, University of London: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £14,900 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 King's College London, University of London?

    Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Media & Film Studies.

    Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or King's College London, University of London better for Music?

    Music graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music), and £24,500 from King's College London, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and 82% at King's College London, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or King's College London, University of London offer more courses?

    King's College London, University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) lists 30 courses.

    What can you study at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) but not at King's College London, University of London?

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) teaches 2 subject areas that King's College London, University of London does not, including Technology & Logistics and Games Design & Computer Animation.

    What can you study at King's College London, University of London but not at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)?

    King's College London, University of London teaches 78 subject areas that ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) does not, including Law, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Economics, Mathematics, Medicine, Clinical & Health Psychology, Education Studies and 70 more.

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    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)30 courses · 14 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    King's College London, University of London373 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses