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Liverpool
Swansea · Guardian UK #83
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.
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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
scored higher in 3 categories
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Wales Trinity Saint David
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Wales Trinity Saint David leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship). Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is ahead on employment, international, graduate salary.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David at a glance
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and University of Wales Trinity Saint David both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Music. Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts offers 23 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers 293 courses across 41 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £5,400 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is higher in 3 and University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 0. The widest gap is in Music: £21,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, against £16,500 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Wales Trinity Saint David is higher in 3 and Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in 0.
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 Wales Trinity Saint David
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%
Wales Trinity Saint David
18 countries · 8.7% international
- 🇮🇳India57.3%
- 🇨🇳China18.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh13.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan1.9%
- 🇮🇪Ireland0.7%
Subjects
4 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 Wales Trinity Saint David
Drama & Theatre
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
3 coursesTypical fee £20,250 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £15,530 (UG)
Music
Film Production & Cinematography
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 Wales Trinity Saint David
- £15,600
University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £5,400 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
- No data
- University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- £16,800
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 Wales Trinity Saint David
Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£16,50079%Satisfaction85%Music
£21,500Salary (3 years)£16,50076%Satisfaction88%Film Production & Cinematography
£19,500Salary (3 years)£15,00086%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLiverpool Institute for Performing Arts
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Alumni Postgraduate Taught Discount
£2,500
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FAQ
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs University of Wales Trinity Saint David: common questions
Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of Wales Trinity Saint David cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £15,600 at University of Wales Trinity Saint David: University of Wales Trinity Saint David is about £5,400 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 Wales Trinity Saint David?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music and Film Production & Cinematography.
Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of Wales Trinity Saint David better for Drama & Theatre?
Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, and £16,500 from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and 85% at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of Wales Trinity Saint David offer more courses?
University of Wales Trinity Saint David lists 293 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 Wales Trinity Saint David?
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts teaches 3 subject areas that University of Wales Trinity Saint David does not, including Business & Management (General), Dance and Technology & Logistics.
What can you study at University of Wales Trinity Saint David but not at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts?
University of Wales Trinity Saint David teaches 37 subject areas that Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, History, Education Studies, Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction and 29 more.
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