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Birmingham · THE World #801
Paisley · Guardian UK #115
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.
2/7
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
West of Scotland
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of the West of Scotland leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is ahead on established, employment.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and University of the West of Scotland have one subject area in common, Music. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £12,960 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £3,400 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is higher. In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, 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 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.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
69 countries · 15.9% international
- 🇮🇳India40.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
- 🇨🇳China8.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
Subjects
1 subject 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 the West of Scotland
Music
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Only at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
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
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £28,460
- University of the West of Scotland
- £15,500
University of the West of Scotland is about £12,960 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £3,400 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 the West of Scotland
Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)£18,50095%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,460 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £12,960 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,880 a year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £3,400 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 the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Is Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of the West of Scotland better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and £18,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and 90% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire but not at University of the West of Scotland?
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire teaches 1 subject area that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Drama & Theatre.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 48 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Applied Psychology and 40 more.
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