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National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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.

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National Film and Television School

scored higher in 0 categories

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Plymouth

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). National Film and Television School does not lead in any category where both have data.

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £6,500 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
#691
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#56
1971
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

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 Plymouth

No data
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
11.9%

International

International student share

39
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
10

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

    Plymouth

    71 countries · 11.9% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
    • 🇨🇳China12.2%
    • 🇮🇳India11%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

    Subjects

    No subjects in common

    National Film and Television School and University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth
    £19,200

    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 Plymouth
    £19,500

    University of Plymouth is about £6,500 a year cheaper.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    National Film and Television School

    Aziz Foundation Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Toledo Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Plymouth

    GREAT Scholarships

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Tamar Engineering Project

    £4,500

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

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

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

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £6,500 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 Plymouth offer more courses?

    University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and National Film and Television School lists 39 courses.

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

    University of Plymouth teaches 78 subject areas that National Film and Television School does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation and 70 more.

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