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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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West of Scotland
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland on courses.
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and University of the West of Scotland both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Music, Technology & Logistics and Media & Film Studies. ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) offers 30 courses across 4 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £1,700 a year cheaper.
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 the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland
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
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
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 the West of Scotland
Music
18 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Technology & Logistics
Media & Film Studies
Only at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
Only at University of the West of Scotland
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 the West of Scotland
- £15,500
University of the West of Scotland is about £1,700 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
- No data
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
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 the West of Scotland
Music
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,50083%Satisfaction90%
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 the West of Scotland
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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or University of the West of Scotland 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 £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £1,700 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 the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Music, Technology & Logistics and Media & Film Studies.
Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and 90% at University of the West of Scotland. 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 the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the West of Scotland lists 119 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 the West of Scotland?
ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) teaches 1 subject area that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 46 subject areas that ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Applied Psychology and 38 more.
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