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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.
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Arts University Bournemouth
scored higher in 5 categories
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Northern School of Art
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Arts University Bournemouth leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). The Northern School of Art is ahead on TEF, established.
Arts University Bournemouth vs The Northern School of Art at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and The Northern School of Art both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Drama & Theatre. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £6,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £6,480 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 4 and The Northern School of Art in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £16,000 from The Northern School of Art. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The Northern School of Art is higher in 2 and Arts University Bournemouth in 1, with 1 about level.
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
The Northern School 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%
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
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
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Creative Arts (General)
Fine Art
Only at Arts University Bournemouth
Only at The Northern School of Art
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
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £6,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £6,480 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
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£16,00087%Satisfaction87%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£15,50085%Satisfaction69%Drama & Theatre
£20,000Salary (3 years)£15,50094%Satisfaction95%Fine Art
£22,000Salary (3 years)£15,50090%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
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The Northern School of Art
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Arts University Bournemouth vs The Northern School of Art: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or The Northern School of Art cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £6,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £6,480 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 The Northern School of Art?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Creative Arts (General) and Fine Art.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or The Northern School of Art better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £16,000 from The Northern School of Art. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 87% at The Northern School of Art. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or The Northern School of Art offer more courses?
Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at The Northern School of Art?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 8 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
The Northern School of Art teaches 1 subject area that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including History of Art & Design.
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