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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 4 categories
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University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Arts University Bournemouth leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
Arts University Bournemouth vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and University Centre South Devon both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies and Creative Arts (General). Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £6,450 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 2 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £14,500 from University Centre South Devon. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 1 and Arts University Bournemouth in 0, 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
University Centre South Devon
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%
University Centre South Devon
No published data on international students
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
University Centre South Devon
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Creative Arts (General)
Only at Arts University Bournemouth
Only at University Centre South Devon
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
- University Centre South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon is about £6,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Devon yet.
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
University Centre South Devon
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£14,50087%Satisfaction87%Creative Arts (General)
£22,000Salary (3 years)£14,50086%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
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University Centre South Devon
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Arts University Bournemouth vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University Centre South Devon 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 University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £6,450 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 University Centre South Devon?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies and Creative Arts (General).
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University Centre South Devon better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £14,500 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 87% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University Centre South Devon?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 10 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction and 2 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
University Centre South Devon teaches 15 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 7 more.
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