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Southampton
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/8
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
Southampton
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Southampton, Solent University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship). Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is ahead on employment, international, graduate salary.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs Southampton, Solent University at a glance
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Southampton, Solent University both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Music and Drama & Theatre. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas; Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £9,380 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £5,470 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is higher in 1 and Southampton, Solent University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Music: £19,500 three years after graduating from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, against £18,500 from Southampton, Solent University. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is higher in 1 and Southampton, Solent University in 1.
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.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Southampton, Solent University
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.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
69 countries · 15.9% international
- 🇮🇳India40.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
- 🇨🇳China8.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
Southampton
56 countries · 14.9% international
- 🇮🇳India39%
- 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
- 🌐Morocco2.4%
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.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Southampton, Solent University
Music
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
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
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £28,460
- Southampton, Solent University
- £19,080
Southampton, Solent University is about £9,380 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
- Southampton, Solent University
- £18,350
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £5,470 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.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Southampton, Solent University
Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)£18,50095%Satisfaction93%Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,50093%Satisfaction100%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Birmingham Conservatoire
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Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
Carers Bursary
£1,200
Deadline: Jun 2026
Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater community bursary
£500
Deadline: Jun 2026
Undergraduate Apprenticeship Bursary
£200
Deadline: Jun 2026
Parents bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs Southampton, Solent University: common questions
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or Southampton, Solent University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £9,380 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £5,470 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 Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and Southampton, Solent University?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Drama & Theatre.
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or Southampton, Solent University better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and £18,500 from Southampton, Solent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and 93% at Southampton, Solent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or Southampton, Solent University offer more courses?
Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
Southampton, Solent University teaches 40 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Law and 32 more.
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