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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Glasgow

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/7

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 3 categories

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4/7

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses.

Liverpool Hope University vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Music, Drama & Theatre and Media & Film Studies. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Liverpool Hope University is about £13,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £28,400 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Liverpool Hope University is about £11,900 a year cheaper.

In Teacher Training, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is higher. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 3 and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2.

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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#1501
THE World
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Guardian UK
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1844
Established
1847
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.

Liverpool Hope University

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

89.3%
88.9%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£26,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
83.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
26%

International

International student share

635
72

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
8

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.

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

23 countries · 26% international

  • 🇨🇳China26.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States18.8%
  • 🇺🇦Ukraine6.2%
  • 🇦🇺Australia4.7%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland4.7%

Subjects

8 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.

Liverpool Hope University

Royal Conservatoire 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

Liverpool Hope University
£15,230
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
£28,920

Liverpool Hope University is about £13,690 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
£28,400

Liverpool Hope University is about £11,900 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.

Liverpool Hope University

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction89%
  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,500Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction89%
  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction83%
  • Dance

    £18,000Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction100%
  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    92%Satisfaction70%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

WM Mann Scholarship for Postgraduate Indonesian Students

75%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Scholarship Foundation

See details

Deadline: N/A

James McAvoy Drama Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Pamella Dow Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Pauline Knowles Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Liverpool Hope University vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: common questions

Is Liverpool Hope University or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £28,920 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Liverpool Hope University is about £13,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £28,400 at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Liverpool Hope University is about £11,900 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 Liverpool Hope University and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?

Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Music, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Dance, Social Work, Management and Teacher Training.

Is Liverpool Hope University or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £33,000 from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Liverpool Hope University and 70% at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool Hope University or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?

Liverpool Hope University teaches 48 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, English Literature, Creative Writing, Computer Science and 40 more.

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