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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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Salford
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and University of Salford 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 Salford on courses.
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs University of Salford at a glance
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and University of Salford both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Music, Media & Film Studies and Technology & Logistics. ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) offers 30 courses across 4 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and £17,040 at University of Salford, 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 Salford 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 of Salford
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
Salford
63 countries · 19.1% international
- 🇮🇳India34.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
- 🌐Kuwait3.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%
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 Salford
Music
18 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,800 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Technology & Logistics
Games Design & Computer Animation
Only at University of Salford
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 Salford
- £17,040
About the same.
Postgraduate
- ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
- No data
- University of Salford
- £17,710
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 Salford
Music
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,50083%Satisfaction85%
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 Salford
Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships
£8,160
Deadline: N/A
Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships
£7,100
Deadline: N/A
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
£3,500
Deadline: N/A
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
IFY Excellence Scholarship
£2,500
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs University of Salford: common questions
Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or University of Salford 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 £17,040 at University of Salford, 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 Salford?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Music, Media & Film Studies, Technology & Logistics and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or University of Salford 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 Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and 85% at University of Salford. 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 Salford offer more courses?
University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) lists 30 courses.
What can you study at University of Salford but not at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)?
University of Salford teaches 68 subject areas that ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) does not, including Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Aerospace Engineering and 60 more.
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