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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

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 University Bournemouth

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction.

Arts University Bournemouth vs Goldsmiths, University of London at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and Goldsmiths, University of London both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion and Film Production & Cinematography. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £2,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £2,020 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 2 and Arts University Bournemouth in 1. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £22,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £17,000 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 2 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#701
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#84
1883
Established
1891
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Arts University Bournemouth

Goldsmiths, University of London

86.6%
85.4%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
40.3%

International

International student share

78
291

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
29

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

Goldsmiths

59 countries · 40.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China54.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)4.7%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
  • 🌐Taiwan2.2%

Subjects

10 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

Goldsmiths, University of London

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at Goldsmiths, University of London

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
Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000

Arts University Bournemouth is about £2,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000

Arts University Bournemouth is about £2,020 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

Goldsmiths, University of London

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction81%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction73%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

See details

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Goldsmiths, University of London

ESRC/SENSS Doctoral Studentships

£22,780

Deadline: N/A

Migrant Futures Doctoral Studentships

£22,780

Deadline: N/A

Academics at Risk Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: N/A

Rob Stringer Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: N/A

Generation Delta Studentships

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs Goldsmiths, University of London: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Goldsmiths, 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 £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £2,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £2,020 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 Goldsmiths, University of London?

Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Creative Writing, Personal & Professional Development, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture and Business & Management (General).

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Goldsmiths, University of London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £26,000 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 94% at Goldsmiths, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or Goldsmiths, University of London offer more courses?

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 3 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Creative Arts (General), Building & Construction and Performing Arts (General).

What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 29 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Politics & International Relations, Anthropology, Economics and 21 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses