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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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.

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Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Newcastle

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on satisfaction.

Arts University Bournemouth vs Newcastle University at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and Newcastle University both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies and Film Production & Cinematography. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £5,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £30,700 at Newcastle University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £10,720 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 2 and Newcastle University in 1. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £32,000 from Newcastle University. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 3 and Newcastle University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#149
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THE World
#144
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Guardian UK
#23
1883
Established
1834
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

Newcastle University

86.6%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£38,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
81.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
22.1%

International

International student share

78
502

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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Newcastle

91 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China43.8%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.3%
  • 🌐Cyprus (Non-European Union)3.2%

Subjects

9 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

Newcastle University

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at Newcastle 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
Newcastle University
£25,750

Arts University Bournemouth is about £5,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
Newcastle University
£30,700

Arts University Bournemouth is about £10,720 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

Newcastle University

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    85%Satisfaction76%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    72%Satisfaction90%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction70%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

Scholarships for International Students

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Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

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Newcastle University

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

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Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

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St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship

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Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs Newcastle University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £5,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £30,700 at Newcastle University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £10,720 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 Newcastle University?

Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Architecture, Creative Writing, Business & Management (General), Fine Art, Building & Construction and Games Design & Computer Animation.

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Newcastle University better for Film Production & Cinematography?

Film Production & Cinematography graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £19,500 from Newcastle University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Arts University Bournemouth and 76% at Newcastle University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or Newcastle University offer more courses?

Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

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

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 4 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Creative Arts (General), Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.

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

Newcastle University teaches 90 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics and 82 more.

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