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Liverpool
Plymouth · QS World #691
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/8
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Plymouth
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Plymouth leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is ahead on employment, international.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs University of Plymouth at a glance
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and University of Plymouth both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts offers 23 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 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 £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £1,800 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 University of Plymouth in 0. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £19,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, against £18,500 from University of Plymouth. In Film Production & Cinematography, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Plymouth 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 of Plymouth
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%
Plymouth
71 countries · 11.9% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
- 🇨🇳China12.2%
- 🇮🇳India11%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%
Subjects
6 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
University of Plymouth
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £20,250 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £19,500 (PG)
Drama & Theatre
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Music
Film Production & Cinematography
Technology & Logistics
Only at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
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 of Plymouth
- £19,200
University of Plymouth is about £1,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
- No data
- University of Plymouth
- £19,500
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
University of Plymouth
Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,00079%SatisfactionNo dataFilm Production & Cinematography
£19,500Salary (3 years)£18,50086%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLiverpool Institute for Performing Arts
View all scholarships →University of Plymouth
GREAT Scholarships
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Sanctuary Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Tamar Engineering Project
£4,500
Deadline: Jun 2026
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs University of Plymouth: common questions
Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of Plymouth cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £1,800 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 of Plymouth?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Film Production & Cinematography and Technology & Logistics.
Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of Plymouth better for Drama & Theatre?
Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, and £18,000 from University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of Plymouth offer more courses?
University of Plymouth lists 310 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 of Plymouth?
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts teaches 1 subject area that University of Plymouth does not, including Dance.
What can you study at University of Plymouth but not at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts?
University of Plymouth teaches 72 subject areas that Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 64 more.
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