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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.
3/7
Trinity Laban
scored higher in 3 categories
4/7
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). Trinity Laban is ahead on established, employment, scholarship.
Trinity Laban vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance
Trinity Laban and University of the West of Scotland both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Music and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Trinity Laban offers 36 courses across 4 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of the West of Scotland is higher.
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.
Trinity Laban
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.
Trinity Laban
21 countries · 24% international
- 🇨🇳China34.9%
- 🇺🇸United States14.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada3.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%
- 🇮🇪Ireland3.2%
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
Subjects
2 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.
Trinity Laban
University of the West of Scotland
Music
21 coursesFee not available
2 coursesTypical fee £16,750 (UG)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Only at Trinity Laban
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
- Trinity Laban
- No data
- University of the West of Scotland
- £15,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Trinity Laban yet.
Postgraduate
- Trinity Laban
- No data
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
We do not have reliable international fee data for Trinity Laban 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.
Trinity Laban
University of the West of Scotland
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50089%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveTrinity Laban
GREAT Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
The Evie Dee Inspiring Life Award
See details
Deadline: N/A
The Victoria Worsfold Griffiths Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
University of the West of Scotland
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Trinity Laban vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Trinity Laban and University of the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Does Trinity Laban or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses on CourseOptions and Trinity Laban lists 36 courses.
What can you study at Trinity Laban but not at University of the West of Scotland?
Trinity Laban teaches 2 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Dance and Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Trinity Laban?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 47 subject areas that Trinity Laban does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Applied Psychology and 39 more.
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