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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
4/6
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
scored higher in 4 categories
2/6
University Centre Leeds
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Music, Drama & Theatre and Education Studies. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £14,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £13,400 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is higher in 2 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0.
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 Conservatoire of Scotland
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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 Conservatoire of Scotland
23 countries · 26% international
- 🇨🇳China26.6%
- 🇺🇸United States18.8%
- 🇺🇦Ukraine6.2%
- 🇦🇺Australia4.7%
- 🇮🇪Ireland4.7%
University Centre Leeds
No published data on international students
Subjects
3 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 Conservatoire of Scotland
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Music
49 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
12 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Education Studies
Only at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Only at 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 Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,920
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £14,000
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £14,920 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £13,400 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 Conservatoire of Scotland
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£15,50089%Satisfaction80%Drama & Theatre
No dataSalary (3 years)£15,50089%Satisfaction79%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Conservatoire of Scotland
WM Mann Scholarship for Postgraduate Indonesian Students
75%
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Cowrie Scholarship Foundation
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James McAvoy Drama Scholarship
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Pamella Dow Scholarship
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Pauline Knowles Scholarship
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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £14,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £13,400 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 Conservatoire of Scotland and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Music, Drama & Theatre and Education Studies.
Does Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.
What can you study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 5 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Management, Dance, Media & Film Studies, Social Work and Teacher Training.
What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 20 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 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 12 more.
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