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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

Birmingham

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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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Portsmouth

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth on courses.

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and University of Portsmouth both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Music, Games Design & Computer Animation and Media & Film Studies. ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) offers 30 courses across 4 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £700 a year cheaper.

In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher. In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#662
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#55
N/A
Established
1869
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

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 Portsmouth

No data
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.5%

International

International student share

30
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

14
5

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

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    Portsmouth

    96 countries · 24.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India22.1%
    • 🇨🇳China11.6%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
    • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

    Subjects

    3 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 Portsmouth

    Only at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

    Only at University of Portsmouth

    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 Portsmouth
    £17,900

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £700 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
    No data
    University of Portsmouth
    £18,600

    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 Portsmouth

    • Music

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      83%Satisfaction91%

    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 Portsmouth

    Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Language Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

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

    Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or University of Portsmouth 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 £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £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 of Portsmouth?

    Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Music, Games Design & Computer Animation and Media & Film Studies.

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

    Music graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music), and £21,000 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and 91% at University of Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth offer more courses?

    University of Portsmouth lists 446 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 of Portsmouth?

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) teaches 1 subject area that University of Portsmouth does not, including Technology & Logistics.

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

    University of Portsmouth teaches 81 subject areas that ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Business Studies and 73 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 Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses