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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

Birmingham

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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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Lancashire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lancashire 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 University of Lancashire at a glance

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and University of Lancashire both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Music, Games Design & Computer Animation and Technology & Logistics. ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) offers 30 courses across 4 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and £17,330 at University of Lancashire, so the two cost about the same.

In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, the two are about level. In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#76
N/A
Established
1828
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)

University of Lancashire

No data
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
20.5%

International

International student share

30
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

14
15

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

    Lancashire

    74 countries · 20.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.3%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
    • 🌐Nepal6.6%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

    Subjects

    4 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 of Lancashire

    Only at University of Lancashire

    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 of Lancashire
    £17,330

    About the same.

    Postgraduate

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
    No data
    University of Lancashire
    £19,250

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

    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 of Lancashire

    • Music

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      83%Satisfaction98%

    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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    University of Lancashire

    Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Estranged Student Support

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

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

    Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or University of Lancashire 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 £17,330 at University of Lancashire, 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 University of Lancashire?

    Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Music, Games Design & Computer Animation, Technology & Logistics and Media & Film Studies.

    Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or University of Lancashire better for Music?

    Music graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music), and £18,500 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and 98% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) lists 30 courses.

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

    University of Lancashire teaches 78 subject areas that ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) does not, including Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Medicine, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General) and 70 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)30 courses · 14 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses