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London · QS World #901
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 2 categories
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Middlesex
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Middlesex University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on employment, scholarship.
Arts University Bournemouth vs Middlesex University at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and Middlesex University both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business & Management (General). Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,200 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £2,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,600 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £2,380 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 2 and Middlesex University in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £21,500 from Middlesex University. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Middlesex 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
Middlesex 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%
Middlesex
80 countries · 29.6% international
- 🇮🇳India43.9%
- 🇨🇳China7.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
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
Middlesex University
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Drama & Theatre
Games Design & Computer Animation
Building & Construction
Fine Art
Performing Arts (General)
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
- Middlesex University
- £17,200
Middlesex University is about £2,750 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- Middlesex University
- £17,600
Middlesex University is about £2,380 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
Middlesex University
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£21,50087%Satisfaction90%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£21,00085%Satisfaction94%Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£23,50084%Satisfaction85%Fine Art
£22,000Salary (3 years)£21,00090%Satisfaction85%Performing Arts (General)
£20,000Salary (3 years)£20,50094%Satisfaction71%
Scholarships for International Students
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Arts University Bournemouth vs Middlesex University: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Middlesex University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,200 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £2,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,600 at Middlesex University: Middlesex University is about £2,380 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 Middlesex University?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Fine Art, Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Middlesex University better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £21,500 from Middlesex University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 90% at Middlesex University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or Middlesex University offer more courses?
Middlesex University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Middlesex University?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 3 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including Creative Writing, Architecture and Creative Arts (General).
What can you study at Middlesex University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
Middlesex University teaches 55 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Business Information Systems and 47 more.
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