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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

Birmingham

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University of Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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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Sussex

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

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

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and University of Sussex 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 Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and £23,500 at University of Sussex: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £6,300 a year cheaper.

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

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#273
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#31
N/A
Established
1961
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 Sussex

No data
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.3%

International

International student share

30
463

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

14
2

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

    Sussex

    115 countries · 25.3% international

    • 🇨🇳China21.6%
    • 🇮🇳India7.9%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

    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 Sussex

    Only at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

    Only at University of Sussex

    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 Sussex
    £23,500

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £6,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
    No data
    University of Sussex
    £23,500

    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 Sussex

    • Music

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      83%Satisfaction85%

    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

    View all scholarships →

    University of Sussex

    Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sussex Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

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

    Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or University of Sussex 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 £23,500 at University of Sussex: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £6,300 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 Sussex?

    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 Sussex better for Music?

    Music graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music), and £22,000 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and 85% at University of Sussex. 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 Sussex offer more courses?

    University of Sussex lists 463 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 Sussex?

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

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

    University of Sussex teaches 73 subject areas that ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics and 65 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 Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses