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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.
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
scored higher in 4 categories
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Cumbria
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment, graduate salary, courses.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of Cumbria at a glance
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and University of Cumbria both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Management, Education Studies and Teacher Training. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £12,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £11,500 a year cheaper.
In Teacher Training, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is higher. In Teacher Training, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Cumbria 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 Conservatoire of Scotland
University of Cumbria
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%
Cumbria
14 countries · 2.6% international
- 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
- 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
Subjects
4 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 of Cumbria
Management
Education Studies
Teacher Training
Social Work
Only at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Only at University of Cumbria
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 of Cumbria
- £16,000
University of Cumbria is about £12,920 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
- University of Cumbria
- £16,900
University of Cumbria is about £11,500 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 of Cumbria
Teacher Training
£33,000Salary (3 years)£25,00070%Satisfaction82%
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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FAQ
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of Cumbria: common questions
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Cumbria cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £12,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £11,500 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 of Cumbria?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Management, Education Studies, Teacher Training and Social Work.
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Cumbria better for Teacher Training?
Teacher Training graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and £25,000 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and 82% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Cumbria offer more courses?
University of Cumbria lists 136 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses.
What can you study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland but not at University of Cumbria?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 4 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Music, Drama & Theatre, Dance and Media & Film Studies.
What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
University of Cumbria teaches 36 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Forestry & Arboriculture, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 28 more.
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