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Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89
Norwich
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
4/8
Edge Hill
scored higher in 4 categories
4/8
Norwich University of the Arts
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Edge Hill University and Norwich University of the Arts are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Edge Hill University is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship; Norwich University of the Arts on TEF, established, employment, international.
Edge Hill University vs Norwich University of the Arts at a glance
Edge Hill University and Norwich University of the Arts both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Games Design & Computer Animation. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts: Edge Hill University is about £9,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 4 and Edge Hill University in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £17,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £19,500 from Norwich University of the Arts. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 4 and Edge Hill University in 3, with 1 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.
Edge Hill University
Norwich University of the Arts
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.
Edge Hill
21 countries · 4.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
- 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
- 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
Norwich University of the Arts
18 countries · 6.3% international
- 🇺🇸United States20%
- 🇮🇳India11.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore5.7%
- 🇨🇳China2.9%
Subjects
11 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.
Edge Hill University
Norwich University of the Arts
Design & Fashion
1 courseTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
54 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
1 courseTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
27 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
2 coursesFee not available
15 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Computer Science
Applied Psychology
Childhood & Youth Studies
Marketing
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Drama & Theatre
Music
Only at Edge Hill University
Only at Norwich University of the Arts
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
- Edge Hill University
- No data
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £18,860
We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.
Postgraduate
- Edge Hill University
- £15,000
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
Edge Hill University is about £9,000 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.
Edge Hill University
Norwich University of the Arts
Design & Fashion
£17,000Salary (3 years)£19,50091%Satisfaction89%Film Production & Cinematography
£17,000Salary (3 years)£18,50091%Satisfaction83%Games Design & Computer Animation
£23,500Salary (3 years)No data67%Satisfaction70%Business & Management (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)No data81%Satisfaction92%Computer Science
£23,500Salary (3 years)No data71%Satisfaction81%Marketing
£21,500Salary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction79%Drama & Theatre
£17,500Salary (3 years)£18,50088%Satisfaction88%Music
£17,000Salary (3 years)£18,50087%Satisfaction88%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEdge Hill University
Thrive Fund
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award
£500
Deadline: N/A
Norwich University of the Arts
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Edge Hill University vs Norwich University of the Arts: common questions
Is Edge Hill University or Norwich University of the Arts cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts: Edge Hill University is about £9,000 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 Edge Hill University and Norwich University of the Arts?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre and Music.
Is Edge Hill University or Norwich University of the Arts better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £19,500 from Norwich University of the Arts. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Edge Hill University and 89% at Norwich University of the Arts. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Edge Hill University or Norwich University of the Arts offer more courses?
Edge Hill University lists 210 courses on CourseOptions and Norwich University of the Arts lists 134 courses.
What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
Edge Hill University teaches 44 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Teacher Training, Education Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Children's Nursing and 36 more.
What can you study at Norwich University of the Arts but not at Edge Hill University?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 3 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Fine Art, Applied Computing and Architecture.
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