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Newcastle upon Tyne
Birmingham · THE World #801
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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Newcastle College University Centre
scored higher in 3 categories
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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Newcastle College University Centre and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction, courses, scholarship; Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on established, employment, graduate salary.
Newcastle College University Centre vs Royal Birmingham Conservatoire at a glance
Newcastle College University Centre and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Music and Drama & Theatre. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £28,460 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £15,460 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £12,880 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, so the two cost about the same.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is higher in 2 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £14,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £18,500 from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is higher in 2 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0.
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.
Newcastle College University Centre
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
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.
Newcastle College University Centre
No published data on international students
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
69 countries · 15.9% international
- 🇮🇳India40.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
- 🇨🇳China8.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
Subjects
2 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.
Newcastle College University Centre
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Music
7 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Only at Newcastle College University Centre
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
- Newcastle College University Centre
- £13,000
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £28,460
Newcastle College University Centre is about £15,460 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Newcastle College University Centre
- £13,000
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
About the same.
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.
Newcastle College University Centre
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Music
£15,500Salary (3 years)£19,50091%Satisfaction95%Drama & Theatre
£14,000Salary (3 years)£18,50080%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveNewcastle College University Centre
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
100%
Deadline: Aug 2026
Lisa Robson Scholarship
100%
Deadline: Sept 2026
Nicky Turnbull Scholarship
100%
Deadline: Sept 2026
Rachelle Waugh Scholarship
100%
Deadline: Sept 2026
Newcastle College University Centre Scholarships
£9,535
Deadline: Sept 2026
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
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Newcastle College University Centre vs Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: common questions
Is Newcastle College University Centre or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £28,460 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £15,460 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £12,880 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, so the two cost about the same. 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 Newcastle College University Centre and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Drama & Theatre.
Is Newcastle College University Centre or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £19,500 from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Newcastle College University Centre and 95% at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Newcastle College University Centre or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offer more courses?
Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
Newcastle College University Centre teaches 33 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 25 more.
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