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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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 0 categories

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Southampton

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University leads in 8 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth does not lead in any category where both have data.

Arts University Bournemouth vs Southampton, Solent University at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and Southampton, Solent University both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business & Management (General). Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £870 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £1,630 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 4 and Southampton, Solent University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £21,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £18,500 from Southampton, Solent University. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 4 and Arts University Bournemouth in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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1883
Established
1855
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Arts University Bournemouth

Southampton, Solent University

86.6%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
14.9%

International

International student share

78
294

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
11

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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Southampton

56 countries · 14.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India39%
  • 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
  • 🌐Morocco2.4%

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

Southampton, Solent University

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at Southampton, Solent 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
Southampton, Solent University
£19,080

Southampton, Solent University is about £870 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
Southampton, Solent University
£18,350

Southampton, Solent University is about £1,630 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

Southampton, Solent University

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction100%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    72%Satisfaction97%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction79%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

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Deadline: N/A

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Southampton, Solent University

Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

Carers Bursary

£1,200

Deadline: Jun 2026

Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater community bursary

£500

Deadline: Jun 2026

Undergraduate Apprenticeship Bursary

£200

Deadline: Jun 2026

Parents bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs Southampton, Solent University: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Southampton, Solent University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £870 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £1,630 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 Southampton, Solent University?

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

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Southampton, Solent University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £20,500 from Southampton, Solent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 89% at Southampton, Solent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or Southampton, Solent University offer more courses?

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Southampton, Solent University?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 4 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Creative Writing, Creative Arts (General), Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.

What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

Southampton, Solent University teaches 33 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Law, Music, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology and 25 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses