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Norwich
Paisley · Guardian UK #115
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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Norwich University of the Arts
scored higher in 3 categories
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West of Scotland
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Norwich University of the Arts and University of the West of Scotland are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on established, employment, courses; University of the West of Scotland on satisfaction, international, graduate salary.
Norwich University of the Arts vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance
Norwich University of the Arts and University of the West of Scotland both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Applied Computing and Business & Management (General). Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £3,360 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £7,720 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Norwich University of the Arts is higher in 1 and University of the West of Scotland in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, against £17,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 3 and Norwich University of the Arts 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.
Norwich University of the Arts
University of the West of Scotland
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.
Norwich University of the Arts
18 countries · 6.3% international
- 🇺🇸United States20%
- 🇮🇳India11.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore5.7%
- 🇨🇳China2.9%
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
Subjects
7 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.
Norwich University of the Arts
University of the West of Scotland
Design & Fashion
54 coursesTypical fee £18,860 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,500 (UG)
Applied Computing
Business & Management (General)
Applied Psychology
Childhood & Youth Studies
Marketing
Music
Only at Norwich University of the Arts
Only at University of the West of Scotland
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
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £18,860
- University of the West of Scotland
- £15,500
University of the West of Scotland is about £3,360 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Norwich University of the Arts
- £24,000
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
University of the West of Scotland is about £7,720 a year cheaper.
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.
Norwich University of the Arts
University of the West of Scotland
Design & Fashion
£19,500Salary (3 years)£17,50089%Satisfaction91%Applied Computing
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,00082%Satisfaction90%Music
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,50088%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
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Norwich University of the Arts vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,860 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £3,360 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Norwich University of the Arts and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £7,720 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.
What subjects can you study at both Norwich University of the Arts and University of the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Applied Computing, Business & Management (General), Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing and Music.
Is Norwich University of the Arts or University of the West of Scotland better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Norwich University of the Arts, and £17,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Norwich University of the Arts and 91% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Norwich University of the Arts or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?
Norwich University of the Arts lists 134 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.
What can you study at Norwich University of the Arts but not at University of the West of Scotland?
Norwich University of the Arts teaches 7 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Fine Art, Architecture, Drama & Theatre and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Norwich University of the Arts?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 42 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Accounting, Physics and 34 more.
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