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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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Plymouth
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and University of Plymouth 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 of Plymouth on courses.
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs University of Plymouth at a glance
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £2,000 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 of Plymouth
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
Plymouth
71 countries · 11.9% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
- 🇨🇳China12.2%
- 🇮🇳India11%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%
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 Plymouth
Music
18 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £18,700 (PG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Technology & Logistics
Media & Film Studies
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 Plymouth
- £19,200
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
- No data
- University of Plymouth
- £19,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) yet.
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 of Plymouth
GREAT Scholarships
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Sanctuary Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Tamar Engineering Project
£4,500
Deadline: Jun 2026
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs University of Plymouth: common questions
Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or University of Plymouth 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 £19,200 at University of Plymouth: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £2,000 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 of Plymouth?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Music, Games Design & Computer Animation, Technology & Logistics and Media & Film Studies.
Does ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or University of Plymouth offer more courses?
University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) lists 30 courses.
What can you study at University of Plymouth but not at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)?
University of Plymouth teaches 74 subject areas that ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation and 66 more.
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