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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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Swansea University

Swansea · QS World #322

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

Swansea

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Swansea University 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 Swansea University at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and Swansea University both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Media & Film Studies. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Swansea University offers 916 courses across 97 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £21,550 at Swansea University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £1,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £22,950 at Swansea University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £2,970 a year cheaper.

In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Swansea University is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#322
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THE World
#301
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Guardian UK
#32
1883
Established
1920
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Arts University Bournemouth

Swansea University

86.6%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£31,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
14.1%

International

International student share

78
916

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

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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Swansea

73 countries · 14.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India25.4%
  • 🇨🇳China12.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.2%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.5%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.9%

Subjects

5 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

Swansea University

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at Swansea 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
Swansea University
£21,550

Arts University Bournemouth is about £1,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
Swansea University
£22,950

Arts University Bournemouth is about £2,970 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

Swansea University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%SatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

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Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

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Swansea University

History and Heritage Studies: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with Museum Wales (RS950)

100%

Deadline: N/A

History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with The National Archives (RS948)

100%

Deadline: N/A

History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship in History with Museum Wales (RS949)

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Deadline: N/A

PhD Studentship in Sustainable Fusion Steels: Whole Lifecycle Design of Tokamak Vacuum Vessel Steels (RS964)

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Deadline: N/A

Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarships 2025/26

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs Swansea University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £21,550 at Swansea University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £1,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £22,950 at Swansea University: Arts University Bournemouth is about £2,970 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 Swansea University?

Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing and Building & Construction.

Is Arts University Bournemouth or Swansea University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £25,000 from Swansea University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or Swansea University offer more courses?

Swansea University lists 916 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

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

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 8 subject areas that Swansea University does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.

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

Swansea University teaches 92 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Mathematics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, History and 84 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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Swansea University916 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses