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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Liverpool

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Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool · QS World #851

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.

2/7

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Liverpool John Moores

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Liverpool John Moores University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is ahead on employment, international.

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs Liverpool John Moores University at a glance

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and Liverpool John Moores University both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Music, Business & Management (General) and Film Production & Cinematography. Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts offers 23 courses across 7 subject areas; Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £18,250 at Liverpool John Moores University: Liverpool John Moores University is about £2,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is higher in 2 and Liverpool John Moores University in 0. The widest gap is in Music: £21,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, against £18,500 from Liverpool John Moores University. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is higher in 1 and Liverpool John Moores University in 1.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#61
1996
Established
1823
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Liverpool John Moores University

81.6%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£24,200
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.7%
86.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.1%
8.3%

International

International student share

23
325

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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 Institute for Performing Arts

14 countries · 20.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States27.3%
  • 🇳🇴Norway22.7%
  • 🇪🇸Spain6.8%
  • 🇮🇳India4.5%
  • 🇲🇽Mexico4.5%
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Liverpool John Moores

75 countries · 8.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.2%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland6.6%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.2%

Subjects

5 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 Institute for Performing Arts

Liverpool John Moores University

  • Music

    7 courses

    Typical fee £21,000 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £18,250 (UG)

  • Business & Management (General)

    1 course

    Typical fee £20,250 (UG)

    4 courses

    Typical fee £17,250 (PG)

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    1 course

    Typical fee £20,250 (UG)

    3 courses

    Typical fee £17,750 (UG)

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    3 courses

    Typical fee £20,250 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £17,750 (UG)

  • Technology & Logistics

    1 course

    Typical fee £20,250 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £18,250 (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.

Undergraduate

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
£21,000
Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250

Liverpool John Moores University is about £2,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
No data
Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250

We do not have reliable international fee data for Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts yet.

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 Institute for Performing Arts

Liverpool John Moores University

  • Music

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    76%Satisfaction90%
  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    86%Satisfaction79%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

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Liverpool John Moores University

Alumni Discount Award

20%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs Liverpool John Moores University: common questions

Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or Liverpool John Moores University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £18,250 at Liverpool John Moores University: Liverpool John Moores University is about £2,750 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 Institute for Performing Arts and Liverpool John Moores University?

Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Music, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Technology & Logistics.

Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or Liverpool John Moores University better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, and £18,500 from Liverpool John Moores University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and 90% at Liverpool John Moores University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or Liverpool John Moores University offer more courses?

Liverpool John Moores University lists 325 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts lists 23 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts but not at Liverpool John Moores University?

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts teaches 2 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including Drama & Theatre and Dance.

What can you study at Liverpool John Moores University but not at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts?

Liverpool John Moores University teaches 73 subject areas that Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Education Studies and 65 more.

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