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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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Royal College of Art

Kensington and Chelsea

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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Edge Hill

scored higher in 2 categories

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Royal College of Art

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Edge Hill University leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Royal College of Art does not lead in any category where both have data.

Edge Hill University vs Royal College of Art at a glance

Edge Hill University and Royal College of Art have one subject area in common, Film Production & Cinematography. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; Royal College of Art offers 50 courses across 1 subject area.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £15,600 at Royal College of Art: Edge Hill University is about £600 a year cheaper.

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
N/A
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Edge Hill University

Royal College of Art

86.5%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
No data

International

International student share

210
50

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
2

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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Royal College of Art

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    1 subject 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

    Royal College of Art

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £15,600 (PG)

    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.

    Postgraduate

    Edge Hill University
    £15,000
    Royal College of Art
    £15,600

    Edge Hill University is about £600 a year cheaper.

    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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    Royal College of Art

    Creative and Caring (CCC) Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Studentship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Award: Net Zero Futures

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Edge Hill University vs Royal College of Art: common questions

    Is Edge Hill University or Royal College of Art cheaper for international students?

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £15,600 at Royal College of Art: Edge Hill University is about £600 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 Royal College of Art?

    Both universities teach 1 subject area: Film Production & Cinematography.

    Does Edge Hill University or Royal College of Art offer more courses?

    Edge Hill University lists 210 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Art lists 50 courses.

    What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at Royal College of Art?

    Edge Hill University teaches 54 subject areas that Royal College of Art does not, including Teacher Training, Education Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Adult Nursing, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology and 46 more.

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