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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Liverpool

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Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

London

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/6

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

scored higher in 1 category

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5/6

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is ahead on employment.

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London at a glance

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Drama & Theatre and Dance. Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts offers 23 courses across 7 subject areas; Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London offers 26 courses across 6 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £27,250 at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £6,250 a year cheaper.

In Drama & Theatre, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London is higher. In Drama & Theatre, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is higher.

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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THE World
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Guardian UK
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1996
Established
1906
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

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

81.6%
82.7%

Satisfaction

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

£24,200
£28,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.7%
86.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

20.1%
25.6%

International

International student share

23
26

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

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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.

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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Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

21 countries · 25.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China25%
  • 🇺🇸United States23.1%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore5.8%
  • 🇦🇺Australia3.8%
  • 🇨🇦Canada3.8%

Subjects

2 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

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

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
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
£27,250

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £6,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
No data
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
£23,850

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

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    79%Satisfaction77%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London: common questions

Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £27,250 at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £6,250 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 Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London?

Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Drama & Theatre and Dance.

Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London better for Drama & Theatre?

Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, and £23,000 from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and 77% at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London lists 26 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 Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London?

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts teaches 5 subject areas that Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London does not, including Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography and Technology & Logistics.

What can you study at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London but not at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts?

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London teaches 4 subject areas that Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts does not, including Performing Arts (General), Creative Writing, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Creative Arts (General).

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