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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.
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
scored higher in 3 categories
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Gloucestershire
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and University of Gloucestershire are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is ahead on satisfaction, international, scholarship; University of Gloucestershire on employment, graduate salary, courses.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and University of Gloucestershire both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Music, Drama & Theatre and Education Studies. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £11,490 a year cheaper.
In Teacher Training, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is higher. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is higher in 4 and University of Gloucestershire in 1.
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 Gloucestershire
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%
Gloucestershire
28 countries · 18.9% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
- 🇮🇳India12.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🇺🇸United States5.2%
Subjects
8 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 Gloucestershire
Music
49 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £17,430 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
12 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £17,430 (UG)
Education Studies
Teacher Training
Management
Media & Film Studies
Dance
Social Work
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 Gloucestershire
- £17,430
University of Gloucestershire is about £11,490 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
- University of Gloucestershire
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire yet.
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 Gloucestershire
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£16,00089%Satisfaction83%Drama & Theatre
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50089%Satisfaction88%Teacher Training
£33,000Salary (3 years)£26,50070%Satisfaction91%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50083%Satisfaction75%Dance
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500100%Satisfaction91%
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 of Gloucestershire
Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26
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Basketball Scholarship
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Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27
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The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27
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Women's Football Scholarship
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FAQ
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Gloucestershire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £11,490 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 Gloucestershire?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Music, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Teacher Training, Management, Media & Film Studies, Dance and Social Work.
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Gloucestershire better for Teacher Training?
Teacher Training graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and £26,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and 91% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Gloucestershire offer more courses?
University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lists 72 courses.
What can you study at University of Gloucestershire but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
University of Gloucestershire teaches 52 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation and 44 more.
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