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ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

Birmingham

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University of Westminster, London

London · QS World #851

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

VS

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Westminster

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and University of Westminster, London 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 Westminster, London on courses.

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs University of Westminster, London at a glance

ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and University of Westminster, London 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 Westminster, London offers 322 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £400 a year cheaper.

In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Westminster, London is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#107
N/A
Established
1838
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 Westminster, London

No data
83.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
30.3%

International

International student share

30
322

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

14
6

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

    Westminster

    108 countries · 30.3% international

    • 🇮🇳India17.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States12.8%
    • 🇨🇳China11.9%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
    • 🇮🇹Italy2.6%

    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 Westminster, London

    Only at ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)

    Only at University of Westminster, London

    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 Westminster, London
    £17,600

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £400 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music)
    No data
    University of Westminster, London
    £18,000

    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 Westminster, London

    • Music

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      83%SatisfactionNo data

    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 Westminster, London

    Rees Jeffreys Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Brian Large Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    GREAT Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Chris Wilkinson Scholarship 2026–27

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for Home/UK Students

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) vs University of Westminster, London: common questions

    Is ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) or University of Westminster, London 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 £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) is about £400 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 Westminster, London?

    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 Westminster, London better for Music?

    Music graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music), and £19,500 from University of Westminster, London. 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 Westminster, London offer more courses?

    University of Westminster, London lists 322 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 Westminster, London?

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

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

    University of Westminster, London teaches 61 subject areas that ACM (The Academy of Contemporary Music) does not, including Law, Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Planning & Housing, Marketing, Business Studies and 53 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 Westminster, London322 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses