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Birmingham · THE World #801
Plymouth · QS World #691
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/9
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
scored higher in 1 category
8/9
Plymouth
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Plymouth leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is ahead on international.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of Plymouth at a glance
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and University of Plymouth both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Music and Drama & Theatre. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £9,260 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £6,620 a year cheaper.
In Drama & Theatre, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire 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.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
University of Plymouth
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%
Plymouth
71 countries · 11.9% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
- 🇨🇳China12.2%
- 🇮🇳India11%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%
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
University of Plymouth
Music
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £18,700 (PG)
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
- University of Plymouth
- £19,200
University of Plymouth is about £9,260 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
- University of Plymouth
- £19,500
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £6,620 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
University of Plymouth
Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£18,00093%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Birmingham Conservatoire
View all scholarships →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
FAQ
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of Plymouth: common questions
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Plymouth cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £9,260 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £6,620 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 University of Plymouth?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Drama & Theatre.
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Plymouth better for Drama & Theatre?
Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and £18,000 from University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of Plymouth offer more courses?
University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at University of Plymouth but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
University of Plymouth teaches 76 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation and 68 more.
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