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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

4/7

Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Canterbury Christ Church University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

Arts University Bournemouth vs Canterbury Christ Church University at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and Canterbury Christ Church University both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Media & Film Studies. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,000 at Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £2,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 3 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 1. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £20,000 from Canterbury Christ Church University. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher in 3 and Arts University Bournemouth in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1401
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#90
1883
Established
1962
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

Canterbury Christ Church University

86.6%
85.6%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£29,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
3.5%

International

International student share

78
235

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
17

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

Canterbury Christ Church

41 countries · 3.5% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan49.1%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.3%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.4%

Subjects

8 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

Canterbury Christ Church University

  • Design & Fashion

    25 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    4 courses

    Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    14 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    6 courses

    Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

  • Media & Film Studies

    7 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    5 courses

    Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

  • Business & Management (General)

    2 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    7 courses

    Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

  • Creative Writing

    5 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    2 courses

    Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    2 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    3 courses

    Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

  • Building & Construction

    1 course

    Fee not available

    2 courses

    Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

  • Performing Arts (General)

    1 course

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    1 course

    Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at Canterbury Christ Church University

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
Canterbury Christ Church University
£17,000

Canterbury Christ Church University is about £2,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
Canterbury Christ Church University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Canterbury Christ Church University 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.

Arts University Bournemouth

Canterbury Christ Church University

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Creative Writing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Performing Arts (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

See details

Deadline: N/A

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Canterbury Christ Church University

CCCU Theology & Religious Studies PhD Scholarship

£21,805

Deadline: N/A

Closing Our Gap PhD Scholarships

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

CCCU Law and Politics PhD Scholarship

£19,237

Deadline: May 2026

PhD Scholarship in Education: Artificial Intelligence and Classroom Pedagogy

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£4,800

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs Canterbury Christ Church University: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Canterbury Christ Church University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,000 at Canterbury Christ Church University: Canterbury Christ Church University is about £2,950 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?

Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction and Performing Arts (General).

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Canterbury Christ Church University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £20,000 from Canterbury Christ Church University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 94% at Canterbury Christ Church University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or Canterbury Christ Church University offer more courses?

Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Canterbury Christ Church University?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 5 subject areas that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.

What can you study at Canterbury Christ Church University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 60 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Music, Adult Nursing, Archaeology and 52 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses