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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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University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and University Centre South Devon are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is ahead on scholarship; University Centre South Devon on courses.
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and University Centre South Devon 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; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £3,700 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is higher. In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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)
University Centre South Devon
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
University Centre South Devon
No published data on international students
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)
University Centre South Devon
Music
18 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Only at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
Only at University Centre South Devon
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
- University Centre South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon is about £3,700 a year cheaper.
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)
University Centre South Devon
Music
£18,500Salary (3 years)£14,50083%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveACM (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
University Centre South Devon
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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or University Centre South Devon 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 £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £3,700 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 University Centre South Devon?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Media & Film Studies.
Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or University Centre South Devon better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music), and £14,500 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and 91% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
University Centre South Devon lists 31 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 University Centre South Devon?
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) teaches 2 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Technology & Logistics and Games Design & Computer Animation.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)?
University Centre South Devon teaches 16 subject areas that ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 8 more.
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