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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 3 categories
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West of Scotland
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of the West of Scotland leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is ahead on established, employment, scholarship.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and University of the West of Scotland both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Music, Teacher Training and Social Work. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers 72 courses across 8 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £13,420 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £12,120 a year cheaper.
In Teacher Training, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland
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%
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
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 the West of Scotland
Music
49 coursesTypical fee £28,920 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Teacher Training
Social Work
Education Studies
Media & Film Studies
Only at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Only at University of the West of Scotland
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 the West of Scotland
- £15,500
University of the West of Scotland is about £13,420 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- £28,400
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
University of the West of Scotland is about £12,120 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 the West of Scotland
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50089%Satisfaction90%Teacher Training
£33,000Salary (3 years)£32,00070%Satisfaction94%
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 the West of Scotland
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,920 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £13,420 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,400 a year at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £12,120 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 the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Music, Teacher Training, Social Work, Education Studies and Media & Film Studies.
Is Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of the West of Scotland better for Teacher Training?
Teacher Training graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and £32,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and 94% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Conservatoire of Scotland or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the West of Scotland lists 119 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 the West of Scotland?
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches 3 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Drama & Theatre, Management and Dance.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 44 subject areas that Royal Conservatoire of Scotland does not, including Business Studies, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Applied Psychology, Accounting and 36 more.
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