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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Glasgow

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/8

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

3/8

Exeter

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship). University of Exeter is ahead on Russell Group, graduate salary, courses.

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of Exeter at a glance

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and University of Exeter both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies and Management. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £24,950 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £3,970 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £25,550 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £2,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Exeter is higher in 2 and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#136
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THE World
#170
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Guardian UK
#14
1847
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Gold

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 Exeter

88.9%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£26,600
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.8%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

26%
22.2%

International

International student share

72
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

8
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 Conservatoire of Scotland

23 countries · 26% international

  • 🇨🇳China26.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States18.8%
  • 🇺🇦Ukraine6.2%
  • 🇦🇺Australia4.7%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland4.7%
VS

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

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 Exeter

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 Exeter
£24,950

University of Exeter is about £3,970 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
£28,400
University of Exeter
£25,550

University of Exeter is about £2,850 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 Conservatoire of Scotland

University of Exeter

  • Drama & Theatre

    No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction95%
  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

WM Mann Scholarship for Postgraduate Indonesian Students

75%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Scholarship Foundation

See details

Deadline: N/A

James McAvoy Drama Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Pamella Dow Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Pauline Knowles Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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University of Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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Deadline: N/A

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

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FAQ

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of Exeter: common questions

Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Exeter cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £24,950 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £3,970 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £25,550 at University of Exeter: University of Exeter is about £2,850 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 Conservatoire of Scotland and University of Exeter?

Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Management and Education Studies.

Does Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Exeter offer more courses?

University of Exeter lists 873 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 Exeter?

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 4 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Music, Dance, Social Work and Teacher Training.

What can you study at University of Exeter but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?

University of Exeter teaches 87 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, Business & Management (General), History, Law, Classical Studies, English Studies and 79 more.

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