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National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield

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University of Greater Manchester

Bolton

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.

1/3

National Film and Television School

scored higher in 1 category

VS

2/3

Greater Manchester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

National Film and Television School vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £8,500 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
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1971
Established
2024
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 Greater Manchester

No data
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.4%

International

International student share

39
281

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
5

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

    Greater Manchester

    30 countries · 25.4% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
    • 🇮🇳India10.8%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%

    Subjects

    No subjects in common

    National Film and Television School and University of Greater Manchester do not teach any of the same subject areas.

    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 Greater Manchester
    £17,500

    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 Greater Manchester
    £17,500

    University of Greater Manchester is about £8,500 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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    University of Greater Manchester

    Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21

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    Deadline: N/A

    Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

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    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

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    Deadline: N/A

    The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

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    Deadline: N/A

    The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

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    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    National Film and Television School vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions

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

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £8,500 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.

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

    University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses on CourseOptions and National Film and Television School lists 39 courses.

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

    University of Greater Manchester teaches 56 subject areas that National Film and Television School does not, including Education Studies, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Business & Management (General), Dentistry, Dance, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 48 more.

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