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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 2 categories
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University Centre South Essex
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex does not lead in any category where both have data.
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs University Centre South Essex at a glance
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and University Centre South Essex both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Games Design & Computer Animation and Media & Film Studies. ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) offers 30 courses across 4 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 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 £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £730 a year cheaper.
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 Essex
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 Essex
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 Essex
Games Design & Computer Animation
Media & Film Studies
Only at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
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 Essex
- £17,930
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £730 a year cheaper.
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 Essex
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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs University Centre South Essex: common questions
Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or University Centre South Essex 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 £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £730 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 Essex?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Games Design & Computer Animation and Media & Film Studies.
Does ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) lists 30 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.
What can you study at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) but not at University Centre South Essex?
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) teaches 2 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Music and Technology & Logistics.
What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)?
University Centre South Essex teaches 16 subject areas that ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT and 8 more.
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