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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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.

2/8

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Arts University Bournemouth vs UCL (University College London) at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and UCL (University College London) both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Architecture. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Arts University Bournemouth is about £9,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Arts University Bournemouth is about £14,720 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 2 and UCL (University College London) in 1. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £38,000 from UCL (University College London). Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, UCL (University College London) is higher in 4 and Arts University Bournemouth in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#8
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THE World
#22
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Guardian UK
#9
1883
Established
1826
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

UCL (University College London)

86.6%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
51.9%

International

International student share

78
1131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
18

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

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

Subjects

11 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

UCL (University College London)

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at UCL (University College London)

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
UCL (University College London)
£29,800

Arts University Bournemouth is about £9,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
UCL (University College London)
£34,700

Arts University Bournemouth is about £14,720 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

UCL (University College London)

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
    72%Satisfaction95%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Creative Arts (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction96%

Scholarships for International Students

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Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

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UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs UCL (University College London): common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or UCL (University College London) cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Arts University Bournemouth is about £9,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Arts University Bournemouth is about £14,720 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 UCL (University College London)?

Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Fine Art, Creative Writing, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and Performing Arts (General).

Is Arts University Bournemouth or UCL (University College London) better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £38,000 from UCL (University College London). Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Arts University Bournemouth and 93% at UCL (University College London). Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at UCL (University College London)?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 2 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Drama & Theatre and Personal & Professional Development.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

UCL (University College London) teaches 98 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ancient Languages, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science and 90 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses