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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

Birmingham

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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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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London South Bank

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and London South Bank 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; London South Bank University on courses.

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs London South Bank University at a glance

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and London South Bank University have one subject area in common, Media & Film Studies. ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) offers 30 courses across 4 subject areas; London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and £17,400 at London South Bank University, so the two cost about the same.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#901
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#78
N/A
Established
1892
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)

London South Bank University

No data
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
15.6%

International

International student share

30
240

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

14
0

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

    London South Bank

    60 countries · 15.6% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
    • 🇮🇳India19.1%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
    • 🌐Nepal4.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%

    Subjects

    1 subject 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)

    London South Bank University

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,440 (UG)

    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
    London South Bank University
    £17,400

    About the same.

    Postgraduate

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
    No data
    London South Bank University
    £18,900

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

    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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    London South Bank University

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    FAQ

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs London South Bank University: common questions

    Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or London South Bank 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 £17,400 at London South Bank University, so the two cost about the same. 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 London South Bank University?

    Both universities teach 1 subject area: Media & Film Studies.

    Does ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or London South Bank University offer more courses?

    London South Bank University lists 240 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 London South Bank University?

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) teaches 3 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Music, Technology & Logistics and Games Design & Computer Animation.

    What can you study at London South Bank University but not at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)?

    London South Bank University teaches 54 subject areas that ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) does not, including Building & Construction, Business Studies, Children's Nursing, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 46 more.

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