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Liverpool
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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.
2/6
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
scored higher in 2 categories
4/6
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre South Devon leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is ahead on established, employment.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and University Centre South Devon have one subject area in common, Music. Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts offers 23 courses across 7 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £7,500 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is higher. In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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
University Centre South Devon
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
University Centre South Devon
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.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
University Centre South Devon
Music
Only at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Only at University Centre South Devon
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
- University Centre South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon is about £7,500 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 Institute for Performing Arts
University Centre South Devon
Music
£21,500Salary (3 years)£14,50076%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University Centre South Devon cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £7,500 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 University Centre South Devon?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University Centre South Devon better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, and £14,500 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and 91% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
University Centre South Devon lists 31 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 University Centre South Devon?
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts teaches 6 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Dance, Film Production & Cinematography and Technology & Logistics.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts?
University Centre South Devon teaches 17 subject areas that Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 9 more.
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