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Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

London

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/5

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

scored higher in 2 categories

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3/5

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, courses). Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London is ahead on employment, graduate salary.

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College have one subject area in common, Drama & Theatre. Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London offers 26 courses across 6 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,250 a year at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £13,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £8,850 a year cheaper.

In Drama & Theatre, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London is higher. In Drama & Theatre, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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1906
Established
1845
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

82.7%
93.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£28,200
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.5%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

25.6%
No data

International

International student share

26
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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 Central School of Speech and Drama

21 countries · 25.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China25%
  • 🇺🇸United States23.1%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore5.8%
  • 🇦🇺Australia3.8%
  • 🇨🇦Canada3.8%
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University Centre Leeds

No published data on international students

    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 Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    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 Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
    £27,250
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £13,250 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
    £23,850
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £8,850 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 Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Drama & Theatre

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      77%Satisfaction79%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

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    FAQ

    Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions

    Is Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £27,250 a year at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £13,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £8,850 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 Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 1 subject area: Drama & Theatre.

    Is Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Drama & Theatre?

    Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London, and £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London and 79% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London lists 26 courses.

    What can you study at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London teaches 5 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Performing Arts (General), Creative Writing, Dance, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Creative Arts (General).

    What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 22 subject areas that Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Biomedical Sciences and 14 more.

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