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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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.

3/7

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 3 categories

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4/7

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

SOAS University of London leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

Arts University Bournemouth vs SOAS University of London at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and SOAS University of London both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Creative Arts (General) and Business & Management (General). Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £3,830 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £25,320 at SOAS University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £5,340 a year cheaper.

In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, SOAS University of London is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 1 and SOAS University of London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#458
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#86
1883
Established
1916
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

SOAS University of London

86.6%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£32,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
74.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
25.7%

International

International student share

78
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
27

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%
VS

SOAS University of London

67 countries · 25.7% international

  • 🇨🇳China10.9%
  • 🇮🇳India10.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
  • 🇫🇷France3.6%

Subjects

3 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

SOAS University of London

  • Media & Film Studies

    7 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    41 courses

    Typical fee £23,780 (UG)

  • Creative Arts (General)

    2 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    18 courses

    Typical fee £23,780 (UG)

  • Business & Management (General)

    2 courses

    Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    8 courses

    Typical fee £23,780 (UG)

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
SOAS University of London
£23,780

Arts University Bournemouth is about £3,830 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
SOAS University of London
£25,320

Arts University Bournemouth is about £5,340 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

SOAS University of London

  • Creative Arts (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction87%
  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

See details

Deadline: N/A

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SOAS University of London

SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: May 2026

SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: May 2026

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs SOAS University of London: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or SOAS University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £3,830 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £25,320 at SOAS University of London: Arts University Bournemouth is about £5,340 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 SOAS University of London?

Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Creative Arts (General) and Business & Management (General).

Is Arts University Bournemouth or SOAS University of London better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £27,500 from SOAS University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Arts University Bournemouth and 82% at SOAS University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or SOAS University of London offer more courses?

SOAS University of London lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at SOAS University of London?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 10 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Architecture, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction and 2 more.

What can you study at SOAS University of London but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

SOAS University of London teaches 26 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, Politics & International Relations, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Law, Economics, History of Art & Design and 18 more.

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