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Southampton · QS World #111
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.
3/8
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
Southampton
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Southampton leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of Southampton at a glance
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and University of Southampton both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Music, Media & Film Studies and Management. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of Southampton is about £2,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £2,800 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 1 and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 0, with 1 about level.
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 Southampton
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%
Southampton
103 countries · 35.1% international
- 🇨🇳China63.5%
- 🇮🇳India4.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%
Subjects
5 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 Southampton
Music
49 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £26,000 (UG)
Management
Education Studies
Teacher Training
Only at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Only at University of Southampton
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 Southampton
- £26,000
University of Southampton is about £2,920 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
- University of Southampton
- £31,200
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £2,800 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 Southampton
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00089%Satisfaction90%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,50083%Satisfaction87%
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 Southampton
Horizon Europe fee waiver
100%
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Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
£8,000
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Xiamen University PhD Scholarships
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Sociology Criminology International Scholarship
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Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship
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FAQ
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of Southampton: common questions
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of Southampton is about £2,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is about £2,800 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 Southampton?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Music, Media & Film Studies, Management, Education Studies and Teacher Training.
Does Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of Southampton offer more courses?
University of Southampton lists 545 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 Southampton?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 3 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Drama & Theatre, Dance and Social Work.
What can you study at University of Southampton but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
University of Southampton teaches 86 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics and 78 more.
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