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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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

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5/7

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Arts University Bournemouth vs Liverpool Hope University at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and Liverpool Hope University both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies and Design & Fashion. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £4,720 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £3,480 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 4 and Liverpool Hope University in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £17,500 from Liverpool Hope University. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 3 and Arts University Bournemouth in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
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1883
Established
1844
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

Liverpool Hope University

86.6%
89.3%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£25,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
82.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
8%

International

International student share

78
635

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
4

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%
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Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%

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

Liverpool Hope University

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at Liverpool Hope 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
Liverpool Hope University
£15,230

Liverpool Hope University is about £4,720 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
Liverpool Hope University
£16,500

Liverpool Hope University is about £3,480 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

Liverpool Hope University

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Creative Writing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    90%Satisfaction95%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

See details

Deadline: N/A

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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs Liverpool Hope University: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Liverpool Hope University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £15,230 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £4,720 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,500 at Liverpool Hope University: Liverpool Hope University is about £3,480 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 Liverpool Hope University?

Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Fine Art and Performing Arts (General).

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Liverpool Hope University better for Drama & Theatre?

Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £17,500 from Liverpool Hope University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Arts University Bournemouth and 94% at Liverpool Hope University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or Liverpool Hope University offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Liverpool Hope University?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 5 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction and Personal & Professional Development.

What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

Liverpool Hope University teaches 48 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, English Literature, Computer Science and 40 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses