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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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London South Bank
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
London South Bank University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, satisfaction, scholarship.
Arts University Bournemouth vs London South Bank University at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and London South Bank University both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Building & Construction and Film Production & Cinematography. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,400 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £2,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,900 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £1,080 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 1 and London South Bank University in 1. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £24,000 from London South Bank University. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 2 and London South Bank University in 1, with 1 about level.
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
London South Bank 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%
London South Bank
60 countries · 15.6% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
- 🇮🇳India19.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
- 🌐Nepal4.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
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
London South Bank University
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
Building & Construction
1 courseFee not available
19 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £16,740 (PG)
Drama & Theatre
Architecture
Media & Film Studies
Business & Management (General)
Creative Arts (General)
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
- London South Bank University
- £17,400
London South Bank University is about £2,550 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- London South Bank University
- £18,900
London South Bank University is about £1,080 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
London South Bank University
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£24,00087%Satisfaction84%Drama & Theatre
£20,000Salary (3 years)£19,50094%Satisfaction94%Architecture
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50072%Satisfaction88%Creative Arts (General)
£22,000Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
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London South Bank University
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Arts University Bournemouth vs London South Bank University: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or London South Bank University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,400 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £2,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,900 at London South Bank University: London South Bank University is about £1,080 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 London South Bank University?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Architecture, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General) and Creative Arts (General).
Is Arts University Bournemouth or London South Bank University better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £24,000 from London South Bank University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 84% at London South Bank University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or London South Bank University offer more courses?
London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at London South Bank University?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 5 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Creative Writing, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at London South Bank University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
London South Bank University teaches 47 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Business Studies, Children's Nursing, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Adult Nursing and 39 more.
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