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National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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

Northampton

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 Northampton is ahead on courses.

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £7,000 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
#1201
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#93
1971
Established
1975
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 Northampton

No data
86%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16.4%

International

International student share

39
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
0

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

    Northampton

    35 countries · 16.4% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
    • 🇮🇳India14.2%
    • 🌐Nepal8.3%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%

    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.

    Postgraduate

    National Film and Television School
    £26,000
    University of Northampton
    £19,000

    University of Northampton is about £7,000 a year cheaper.

    Scholarships for International Students

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    National Film and Television School

    Aziz Foundation Scholarships

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    Toledo Scholarship

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    University of Northampton

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    FAQ

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

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

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £19,000 at University of Northampton: University of Northampton is about £7,000 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 Northampton offer more courses?

    University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and National Film and Television School lists 39 courses.

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

    University of Northampton teaches 60 subject areas that National Film and Television School does not, including Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Education Studies, Marketing, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and 52 more.

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