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National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield

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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/3

National Film and Television School

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

1/3

Cumbria

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

National Film and Television School leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on courses.

National Film and Television School vs University of Cumbria at a glance

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £9,100 a year cheaper.

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
#101
1971
Established
2007
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

National Film and Television School

University of Cumbria

No data
80.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
89.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
2.6%

International

International student share

39
136

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
1

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.

National Film and Television School

No published data on international students

    VS

    Cumbria

    14 countries · 2.6% international

    • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
    • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
    • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%

    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

    National Film and Television School
    No data
    University of Cumbria
    £16,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for National Film and Television School yet.

    Postgraduate

    National Film and Television School
    £26,000
    University of Cumbria
    £16,900

    University of Cumbria is about £9,100 a year cheaper.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    National Film and Television School

    Aziz Foundation Scholarships

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    Toledo Scholarship

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    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Cumbria

    Future Talent Award

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    National Film and Television School vs University of Cumbria: common questions

    Is National Film and Television School or University of Cumbria cheaper for international students?

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £9,100 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.

    Does National Film and Television School or University of Cumbria offer more courses?

    University of Cumbria lists 136 courses on CourseOptions and National Film and Television School lists 39 courses.

    What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at National Film and Television School?

    University of Cumbria teaches 40 subject areas that National Film and Television School does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Forestry & Arboriculture, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 32 more.

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