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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

Birmingham

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Loughborough University

Loughborough · QS World #203

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 0 categories

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Loughborough

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Loughborough University leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) does not lead in any category where both have data.

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

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and Loughborough University both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies and Technology & Logistics. ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) offers 30 courses across 4 subject areas; Loughborough University offers 416 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and £29,750 at Loughborough University: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £12,550 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#203
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THE World
#301
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Guardian UK
#11
N/A
Established
1909
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

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)

Loughborough University

No data
87.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.4%

International

International student share

30
416

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

14
36

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

    Loughborough

    90 countries · 18.4% international

    • 🇨🇳China24.7%
    • 🇮🇳India13.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.6%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.4%

    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)

    Loughborough University

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £23,950 (UG)

    • Technology & Logistics

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £31,250 (PG)

    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
    Loughborough University
    £29,750

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £12,550 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
    No data
    Loughborough University
    £29,500

    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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    Loughborough University

    Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships

    £50,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leaver's Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Impact Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Inspiring Success Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

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

    Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or Loughborough 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 £29,750 at Loughborough University: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £12,550 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 Loughborough University?

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

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

    Loughborough University lists 416 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 Loughborough University?

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) teaches 2 subject areas that Loughborough University does not, including Music and Games Design & Computer Animation.

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

    Loughborough University teaches 61 subject areas that ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) does not, including Computer Science, Physics, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mathematics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering and 53 more.

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