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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

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.

2/8

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Lancaster

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Lancaster University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, employment.

Arts University Bournemouth vs Lancaster University at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and Lancaster University both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Media & Film Studies. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £28,680 at Lancaster University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £8,730 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £24,300 at Lancaster University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £4,320 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Lancaster University is higher in 3 and Arts University Bournemouth in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £31,000 from Lancaster University. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 3 and Lancaster University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#164
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THE World
#184
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Guardian UK
#10
1883
Established
1964
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Arts University Bournemouth

Lancaster University

86.6%
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
22.4%

International

International student share

78
526

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
11

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

Lancaster

83 countries · 22.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China41.1%
  • 🇮🇳India9.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
  • 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

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

Lancaster University

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at Lancaster 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
Lancaster University
£28,680

Arts University Bournemouth is about £8,730 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
Lancaster University
£24,300

Arts University Bournemouth is about £4,320 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

Lancaster University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

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

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction95%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    72%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

See details

Deadline: N/A

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Lancaster University

India Scholarship – Postgraduate

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

LPDP Scholarship 2026

100%

Deadline: N/A

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Master's Scholarship for Black British Students

100%

Deadline: N/A

Fulgoni Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs Lancaster University: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Lancaster University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £28,680 at Lancaster University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £8,730 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £24,300 at Lancaster University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £4,320 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 Lancaster University?

Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Creative Writing, Architecture and Building & Construction.

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Lancaster University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £31,000 from Lancaster University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Arts University Bournemouth and 82% at Lancaster University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or Lancaster University offer more courses?

Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Lancaster University?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 5 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.

What can you study at Lancaster University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

Lancaster University teaches 63 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Linguistics, Economics, Computer Science and 55 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses