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Liverpool
London · Guardian UK #108
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.
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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
scored higher in 1 category
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West London
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of West 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 University of West London at a glance
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and University of West London both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Drama & Theatre. Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts offers 23 courses across 7 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £4,250 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is higher in 1 and University of West London in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Music: £21,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, against £21,000 from University of West London. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 2 and Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in 1.
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 West London
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%
West London
64 countries · 27.1% international
- 🇮🇳India47.8%
- 🌐Nepal33.1%
- 🇨🇳China2%
- 🇺🇸United States1.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%
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 West London
Music
7 coursesTypical fee £21,000 (UG)
35 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
3 coursesTypical fee £20,250 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (PG)
Drama & Theatre
9 coursesTypical fee £22,750 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (PG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Business & Management (General)
Dance
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 West London
- £16,750
University of West London is about £4,250 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
- No data
- University of West London
- £17,250
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
University of West London
Music
£21,500Salary (3 years)£21,00076%Satisfaction89%Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,50079%Satisfaction92%Film Production & Cinematography
£19,500Salary (3 years)£20,00086%Satisfaction70%
Scholarships for International Students
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Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs University of West London: common questions
Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of West 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 £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £4,250 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 University of West London?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General) and Dance.
Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of West London better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of West London offer more courses?
University of West London lists 338 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 West London?
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts teaches 1 subject area that University of West London does not, including Technology & Logistics.
What can you study at University of West London but not at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts?
University of West London teaches 62 subject areas that Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts does not, including Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Law, Information Systems & Data Science, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Adult Nursing and 54 more.
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