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London · QS World #851
Paisley · Guardian UK #115
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
Arts London
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
West of Scotland
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of the West of Scotland leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, international, courses.
University of the Arts London vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance
University of the Arts London and University of the West of Scotland both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Applied Computing and Business Studies. University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £15,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £14,610 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 4 and University of the West of Scotland in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £23,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, against £17,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 3 and University of the Arts London 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.
University of the Arts London
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.
Arts London
84 countries · 54% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India6%
- 🇺🇸United States4.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
Subjects
12 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.
University of the Arts London
University of the West of Scotland
Design & Fashion
86 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,500 (UG)
Applied Computing
Business Studies
Music
Computing & IT
Marketing
Media & Film Studies
Cultural Studies
Journalism
Business & Management (General)
Biology
Psychology (General)
Only at University of the Arts London
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
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
- University of the West of Scotland
- £15,500
University of the West of Scotland is about £15,390 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
University of the West of Scotland is about £14,610 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.
University of the Arts London
University of the West of Scotland
Design & Fashion
£23,500Salary (3 years)£17,50086%Satisfaction91%Applied Computing
£26,500Salary (3 years)£22,00085%Satisfaction90%Music
£20,500Salary (3 years)£18,50070%Satisfaction90%Journalism
£24,000Salary (3 years)£19,50086%Satisfaction87%
Scholarships for International Students
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University of the Arts London vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is University of the Arts London or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £15,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,890 a year at University of the Arts London and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £14,610 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 University of the Arts London and University of the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Applied Computing, Business Studies, Music, Computing & IT, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Cultural Studies, Journalism, Business & Management (General), Biology and Psychology (General).
Is University of the Arts London or University of the West of Scotland better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from University of the Arts London, and £17,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of the Arts London and 91% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University of the Arts London or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the Arts London lists 183 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.
What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University of the West of Scotland?
University of the Arts London teaches 17 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Management, Computer Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Performing Arts (General) and 9 more.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at University of the Arts London?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 37 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, General Engineering, Applied Psychology, Accounting, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics and 29 more.
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