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Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

London

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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.

2/9

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

7/9

Liverpool

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London is ahead on employment, international.

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London vs University of Liverpool at a glance

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London and University of Liverpool both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Drama & Theatre and Counselling & Psychotherapy. Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London offers 26 courses across 6 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 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 £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London is about £4,750 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 £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London is about £6,150 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 of Liverpool is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#139
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THE World
#143
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Guardian UK
#28
1906
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 of Liverpool

82.7%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,200
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.5%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

25.6%
24.1%

International

International student share

26
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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%
VS

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

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 Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

University of Liverpool

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 of Liverpool
£32,000

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London is about £4,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
£23,850
University of Liverpool
£30,000

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London is about £6,150 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 of Liverpool

  • Drama & Theatre

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    77%Satisfaction90%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London vs University of Liverpool: common questions

Is Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London or University of Liverpool 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 £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London is about £4,750 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 £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London is about £6,150 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 of Liverpool?

Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Drama & Theatre and Counselling & Psychotherapy.

Is Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London or University of Liverpool 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 £19,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London and 90% at University of Liverpool. 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 of Liverpool offer more courses?

University of Liverpool lists 793 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 of Liverpool?

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London teaches 4 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Performing Arts (General), Creative Writing, Dance and Creative Arts (General).

What can you study at University of Liverpool but not at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London?

University of Liverpool teaches 92 subject areas that Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London does not, including Music, Archaeology, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Media & Film Studies, Law and 84 more.

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