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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/6

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 4 categories

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2/6

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Arts University Bournemouth leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Arts University Bournemouth vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University Centre South Essex both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Drama & Theatre. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £2,020 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 5 and University Centre South Essex in 0. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £20,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £13,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex 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
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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1883
Established
2016
No
Russell Group
No
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

University Centre South Essex

86.6%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
No data

International

International student share

78
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

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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University Centre South Essex

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    7 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 Essex

    Only at Arts University Bournemouth

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    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 Essex
    £17,930

    University Centre South Essex is about £2,020 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Arts University Bournemouth
    £19,980
    University Centre South Essex
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Essex 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 Essex

    • Design & Fashion

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      87%Satisfaction100%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      85%Satisfaction99%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£13,500
      94%Satisfaction100%

    • Fine Art

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      90%Satisfaction100%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      84%SatisfactionNo data

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Arts University Bournemouth

    British National Residing Overseas

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    FAQ

    Arts University Bournemouth vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

    Is Arts University Bournemouth or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £2,020 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 Essex?

    Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Fine Art, Business & Management (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.

    Is Arts University Bournemouth or University Centre South Essex better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £18,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 100% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Arts University Bournemouth or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

    Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

    What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University Centre South Essex?

    Arts University Bournemouth teaches 6 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Creative Writing, Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Building & Construction, Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.

    What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

    University Centre South Essex teaches 11 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Education Studies, Psychology (General) and 3 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses