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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Arts University Bournemouth vs Bristol, UWE at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and Bristol, UWE both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Film Production & Cinematography. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £15,750 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £4,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,250 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £3,730 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 3 and Bristol, UWE in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £27,500 from Bristol, UWE. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 3 and Arts University Bournemouth in 2, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#761
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#66
1883
Established
1969
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Arts University Bournemouth

Bristol, UWE

86.6%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
24.8%

International

International student share

78
257

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
24

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%
VS

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India14%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
  • 🇨🇳China4.5%

Subjects

11 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

Bristol, UWE

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at Bristol, UWE

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
Bristol, UWE
£15,750

Bristol, UWE is about £4,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
Bristol, UWE
£16,250

Bristol, UWE is about £3,730 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

Bristol, UWE

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction94%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    72%Satisfaction96%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction78%

  • Creative Writing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction96%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

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Deadline: N/A

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Bristol, UWE

College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

£9,000

Deadline: N/A

Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary

£5,760

Deadline: N/A

Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs Bristol, UWE: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Bristol, UWE cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £15,750 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £4,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,250 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £3,730 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 Bristol, UWE?

Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Fine Art, Building & Construction, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation and Personal & Professional Development.

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Bristol, UWE better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £21,000 from Bristol, UWE. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 82% at Bristol, UWE. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or Bristol, UWE offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Bristol, UWE?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 2 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Creative Arts (General) and Performing Arts (General).

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

Bristol, UWE teaches 61 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation, Law, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies and 53 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses