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London · QS World #354
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.
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Arts University Bournemouth
scored higher in 4 categories
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Birkbeck
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Arts University Bournemouth and Birkbeck, University of London are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment, international; Birkbeck, University of London on established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship.
Arts University Bournemouth vs Birkbeck, University of London at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and Birkbeck, University of London both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies and Business & Management (General). Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,500 at Birkbeck, University of London: Birkbeck, University of London is about £1,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £20,850 at Birkbeck, University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £870 a year cheaper.
In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 2 and Birkbeck, University of London in 1.
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.
Arts University Bournemouth
Birkbeck, University of London
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 University Bournemouth
35 countries · 13.5% international
- 🇨🇳China17.8%
- 🇮🇳India12.9%
- 🇺🇸United States8.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🌐Iceland3%
Birkbeck
60 countries · 12% international
- 🇺🇸United States10.8%
- 🇨🇳China9.7%
- 🇮🇳India8.6%
- 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
- 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
Subjects
6 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.
Arts University Bournemouth
Birkbeck, University of London
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Media & Film Studies
7 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
Creative Writing
Drama & Theatre
Personal & Professional Development
Only at Arts University Bournemouth
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
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,950
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £18,500
Birkbeck, University of London is about £1,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £20,850
Arts University Bournemouth is about £870 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.
Arts University Bournemouth
Birkbeck, University of London
Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£29,50084%Satisfaction76%Creative Writing
No dataSalary (3 years)£31,50087%Satisfaction93%Drama & Theatre
£20,000Salary (3 years)No data94%Satisfaction75%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
See details
Deadline: N/A
Birkbeck, University of London
Bonnart Trust Sanctuary Scholarship
£18,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Cyril Taylor Scholarships
£15,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
Breakspear scholarship
£12,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
MA History of Art scholarship
£6,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
Legal & General Sustainable Leaders Bursary
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs Birkbeck, University of London: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Birkbeck, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,500 at Birkbeck, University of London: Birkbeck, University of London is about £1,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £20,850 at Birkbeck, University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £870 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 Arts University Bournemouth and Birkbeck, University of London?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre and Personal & Professional Development.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Birkbeck, University of London better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £29,500 from Birkbeck, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Arts University Bournemouth and 76% at Birkbeck, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or Birkbeck, University of London offer more courses?
Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Birkbeck, University of London?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 7 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction and Performing Arts (General).
What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
Birkbeck, University of London teaches 63 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Law, Politics & International Relations, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design and 55 more.
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