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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/7
Open
scored higher in 3 categories
4/7
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, scholarship). Open University is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary, courses.
Open University vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at a glance
Open University and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Music, Education Studies and Social Work. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher.
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.
Open University
Royal Conservatoire 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.
Open
25 countries · 0.2% international
- 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
- 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
- 🇫🇷France6.7%
- 🇨🇳China4.4%
- 🇮🇳India4.4%
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
23 countries · 26% international
- 🇨🇳China26.6%
- 🇺🇸United States18.8%
- 🇺🇦Ukraine6.2%
- 🇦🇺Australia4.7%
- 🇮🇪Ireland4.7%
Subjects
5 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.
Open University
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Music
3 coursesFee not available
49 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
Education Studies
Social Work
Management
Teacher Training
Only at Open University
Only at Royal Conservatoire 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
- Open University
- No data
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,920
We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University yet.
Postgraduate
- Open University
- No data
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University yet.
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.
Open University
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Music
£26,500Salary (3 years)No data94%Satisfaction89%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveOpen University
View all scholarships →Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
WM Mann Scholarship for Postgraduate Indonesian Students
75%
Deadline: N/A
Cowrie Scholarship Foundation
See details
Deadline: N/A
James McAvoy Drama Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Pamella Dow Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Pauline Knowles Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Open University vs Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Open University and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Music, Education Studies, Social Work, Management and Teacher Training.
Does Open University or Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offer more courses?
Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses.
What can you study at Open University but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
Open University teaches 63 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Law, History, Sociology & Criminology, Humanities, Psychology (General), General Engineering and 55 more.
What can you study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland but not at Open University?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 3 subject areas that Open University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Dance and Media & Film Studies.
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