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The Northern School of Art

Hartlepool

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

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.

2/7

Northern School of Art

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Worcester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Worcester leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). The Northern School of Art is ahead on TEF, established.

The Northern School of Art vs University of Worcester at a glance

The Northern School of Art and University of Worcester both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre and Film Production & Cinematography. The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £17,200 at University of Worcester: The Northern School of Art is about £3,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £18,900 at University of Worcester: The Northern School of Art is about £5,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Worcester is higher in 4 and The Northern School of Art in 0. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £15,500 three years after graduating from The Northern School of Art, against £20,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The Northern School of Art is higher in 2 and University of Worcester in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
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1870
Established
1946
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

The Northern School of Art

University of Worcester

86.5%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£19,700
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.8%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
15.1%

International

International student share

18
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
39

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.

Northern School of Art

No published data on international students

    VS

    Worcester

    38 countries · 15.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India50.2%
    • 🌐Nepal15.1%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
    • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

    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.

    The Northern School of Art

    University of Worcester

    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

    The Northern School of Art
    £13,500
    University of Worcester
    £17,200

    The Northern School of Art is about £3,700 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    The Northern School of Art
    £13,500
    University of Worcester
    £18,900

    The Northern School of Art is about £5,400 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.

    The Northern School of Art

    University of Worcester

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      87%Satisfaction93%
    • Drama & Theatre

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      95%Satisfaction92%
    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      69%Satisfaction90%
    • Fine Art

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      94%Satisfaction85%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    The Northern School of Art

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    University of Worcester

    Molly Haughton Scholarship

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Amity Le Grange Scholarship

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Emily Bennett Scholarship

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Eva Baldwin Scholarship

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Imogen Stanley Scholarship

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    The Northern School of Art vs University of Worcester: common questions

    Is The Northern School of Art or University of Worcester cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £17,200 at University of Worcester: The Northern School of Art is about £3,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £18,900 at University of Worcester: The Northern School of Art is about £5,400 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 The Northern School of Art and University of Worcester?

    Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography and Fine Art.

    Is The Northern School of Art or University of Worcester better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,000 three years after graduating from The Northern School of Art, and £18,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at The Northern School of Art and 93% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does The Northern School of Art or University of Worcester offer more courses?

    University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.

    What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at University of Worcester?

    The Northern School of Art teaches 2 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Creative Arts (General) and History of Art & Design.

    What can you study at University of Worcester but not at The Northern School of Art?

    University of Worcester teaches 64 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 56 more.

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