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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/5
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
scored higher in 2 categories
3/5
West of Scotland
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of the West of Scotland leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, employment, courses). Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts is ahead on satisfaction, international.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and University of the West of Scotland both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Creative Arts (General) and Music. Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts offers 29 courses across 5 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,620 a year at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £6,120 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,800 a year at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £11,520 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts is higher in 0 and University of the West of Scotland in 0, with 2 about level.
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.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
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.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
4 countries · 60.9% international
- 🇨🇳China28.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.1%
- 🇮🇹Italy7.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia7.1%
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
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.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
University of the West of Scotland
Design & Fashion
14 coursesTypical fee £21,620 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,500 (UG)
Creative Arts (General)
Music
Marketing
Only at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
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
- Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
- £21,620
- University of the West of Scotland
- £15,500
University of the West of Scotland is about £6,120 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
- £27,800
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
University of the West of Scotland is about £11,520 a year cheaper.
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.
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts
University of the West of Scotland
Design & Fashion
No dataSalary (3 years)£17,50091%Satisfaction91%Creative Arts (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£16,00091%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,620 a year at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £6,120 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,800 a year at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £11,520 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 Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts and University of the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Creative Arts (General), Music and Marketing.
Does Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses on CourseOptions and Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts lists 29 courses.
What can you study at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts but not at University of the West of Scotland?
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts teaches 1 subject area that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Drama & Theatre.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 45 subject areas that Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Applied Psychology and 37 more.
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