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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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Norwich University of the Arts

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

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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.

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QS World
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#1001
THE World
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#89
Guardian UK
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1885
Established
1845
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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

86.5%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
86.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
6.3%

International

International student share

210
134

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
0

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%
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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 course

    Typical fee £14,500 (UG)

    54 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    1 course

    Typical fee £14,500 (UG)

    27 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    2 courses

    Fee not available

    15 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Business & Management (General)

    9 courses

    Typical fee £14,500 (UG)

    7 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Computer Science

    6 courses

    Typical fee £15,000 (PG)

    8 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Applied Psychology

    4 courses

    Typical fee £14,500 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    4 courses

    Typical fee £14,500 (UG)

    1 course

    Fee not available

  • Marketing

    3 courses

    Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    2 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    3 courses

    Typical fee £15,000 (PG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £24,000 (PG)

  • Drama & Theatre

    1 course

    Typical fee £14,500 (UG)

    3 courses

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

  • Music

    2 courses

    Typical fee £14,500 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £18,860 (UG)

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)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction89%
  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction83%
  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    67%Satisfaction70%
  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction92%
  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)No data
    71%Satisfaction81%
  • Marketing

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction79%
  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction88%
  • Music

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Edge 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

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Norwich University of the Arts

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FAQ

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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