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Kensington and Chelsea
Bolton
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Royal College of Art
scored higher in 0 categories
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Greater Manchester
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Greater Manchester leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Royal College of Art does not lead in any category where both have data.
Royal College of Art vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance
Royal College of Art and University of Greater Manchester have one subject area in common, Film Production & Cinematography. Royal College of Art offers 50 courses across 1 subject area; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,600 a year at Royal College of Art and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: Royal College of Art is about £1,900 a year cheaper.
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 College of Art
University of Greater Manchester
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 College of Art
No published data on international students
Greater Manchester
30 countries · 25.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
- 🇮🇳India10.8%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%
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 College of Art
University of Greater Manchester
Film Production & Cinematography
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 College of Art
- No data
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Art yet.
Postgraduate
- Royal College of Art
- £15,600
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
Royal College of Art is about £1,900 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal College of Art
Creative and Caring (CCC) Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Studentship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Award: Net Zero Futures
100%
Deadline: N/A
University of Greater Manchester
Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21
See details
Deadline: N/A
Care Experienced Bursary 21-22
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Deadline: N/A
Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021
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Deadline: N/A
The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021
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Deadline: N/A
The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Royal College of Art vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions
Is Royal College of Art or University of Greater Manchester cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,600 a year at Royal College of Art and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: Royal College of Art is about £1,900 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 College of Art and University of Greater Manchester?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Film Production & Cinematography.
Does Royal College of Art or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?
University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Art lists 50 courses.
What can you study at University of Greater Manchester but not at Royal College of Art?
University of Greater Manchester teaches 55 subject areas that Royal College of Art does not, including Education Studies, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Business & Management (General), Dentistry, Dance, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 47 more.
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