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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

Birmingham

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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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Northumbria

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and Northumbria University, Newcastle 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; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £2,650 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
#528
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#53
N/A
Established
1969
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)

Northumbria University, Newcastle

No data
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.5%

International

International student share

30
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

14
7

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

    Northumbria

    85 countries · 24.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India35.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
    • 🌐Kuwait4%
    • 🇨🇳China3.8%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%

    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)

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    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
    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £2,650 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
    No data
    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850

    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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    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    GEMS Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

    Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or Northumbria University, Newcastle 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 £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £2,650 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle?

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

    Does ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?

    Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle?

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

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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 69 subject areas that ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Social Work and 61 more.

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