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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

Birmingham

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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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Sunderland

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

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

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and University of Sunderland both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Music, Media & Film Studies and Games Design & Computer Animation. ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) offers 30 courses across 4 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £300 a year cheaper.

In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is higher. In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#86
N/A
Established
1901
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 Sunderland

No data
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
36.5%

International

International student share

30
193

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

14
0

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

    Sunderland

    56 countries · 36.5% international

    • 🌐Nepal29.5%
    • 🇮🇳India17.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
    • 🇨🇳China7.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

    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 Sunderland

    Only at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

    Only at University of Sunderland

    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 Sunderland
    £17,500

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
    No data
    University of Sunderland
    £17,000

    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 Sunderland

    • Music

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      83%Satisfaction100%

    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 Sunderland

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    FAQ

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

    Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or University of Sunderland 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 £17,500 at University of Sunderland: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £300 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 Sunderland?

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

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

    Music graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music), and £17,000 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and 100% at University of Sunderland. 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 Sunderland offer more courses?

    University of Sunderland lists 193 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 Sunderland?

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

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

    University of Sunderland teaches 53 subject areas that ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism and 45 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 Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses