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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.
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Arts University Bournemouth
scored higher in 3 categories
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Edge Hill
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Edge Hill 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 Edge Hill University at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and Edge Hill University both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business & Management (General). Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £15,000 at Edge Hill University: Edge Hill University is about £4,980 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 4 and Edge Hill University in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £17,000 from Edge Hill University. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Edge Hill 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.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Arts University Bournemouth
Edge Hill University
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%
Edge Hill
21 countries · 4.5% international
- 🇮🇳India34.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
- 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
- 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
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
Edge Hill University
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Media & Film Studies
Drama & Theatre
Creative Writing
Games Design & Computer Animation
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
- Edge Hill University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- Edge Hill University
- £15,000
Edge Hill University is about £4,980 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
Edge Hill University
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£17,00087%Satisfaction91%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£17,00085%Satisfaction91%Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£21,50084%Satisfaction81%Drama & Theatre
£20,000Salary (3 years)£17,50094%Satisfaction88%Creative Writing
No dataSalary (3 years)£17,50087%Satisfaction98%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
See details
Deadline: N/A
Edge Hill University
Thrive Fund
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award
£500
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs Edge Hill University: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Edge Hill University cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £15,000 at Edge Hill University: Edge Hill University is about £4,980 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 Edge Hill University?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation and Personal & Professional Development.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Edge Hill University better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £17,000 from Edge Hill University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 91% at Edge Hill University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or Edge Hill University offer more courses?
Edge Hill University lists 210 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Edge Hill University?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 5 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Building & Construction and Performing Arts (General).
What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
Edge Hill University teaches 47 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Teacher Training, Education Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Children's Nursing and 39 more.
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