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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 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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Royal College of Art
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Arts University Bournemouth and Royal College of Art are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on courses; Royal College of Art on scholarship.
Arts University Bournemouth vs Royal College of Art at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and Royal College of Art have one subject area in common, Film Production & Cinematography. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Royal College of Art offers 50 courses across 1 subject area.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £15,600 at Royal College of Art: Royal College of Art is about £4,380 a year cheaper.
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
Royal College of Art
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%
Royal College of Art
No published data on international students
Subjects
1 subject 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
Royal College of Art
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £15,600 (PG)
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
- Royal College of Art
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Art yet.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- Royal College of Art
- £15,600
Royal College of Art is about £4,380 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
See details
Deadline: N/A
Royal College of Art
Creative and Caring (CCC) Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Studentship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Award: Net Zero Futures
100%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs Royal College of Art: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Royal College of Art cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £15,600 at Royal College of Art: Royal College of Art is about £4,380 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 Royal College of Art?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Film Production & Cinematography.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or Royal College of Art offer more courses?
Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Art lists 50 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Royal College of Art?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 12 subject areas that Royal College of Art does not, including Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Creative Arts (General) and 4 more.
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