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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.
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Arts University Bournemouth
scored higher in 2 categories
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University Centre Weston
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Weston leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, courses.
Arts University Bournemouth vs University Centre Weston at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and University Centre Weston both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction and Business & Management (General). Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £6,050 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 1 and University Centre Weston in 1. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £25,000 from University Centre Weston. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 1 and University Centre Weston in 1.
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 Weston
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 Weston
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
University Centre Weston
Media & Film Studies
Building & Construction
Business & Management (General)
Creative Arts (General)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Only at Arts University Bournemouth
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 Weston
- £13,900
University Centre Weston is about £6,050 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- University Centre Weston
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Weston 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 Weston
Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£25,00084%Satisfaction98%Creative Arts (General)
£22,000Salary (3 years)£19,50086%Satisfaction84%
Scholarships for International Students
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FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs University Centre Weston: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University Centre Weston cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £13,900 at University Centre Weston: University Centre Weston is about £6,050 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 Weston?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Creative Arts (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University Centre Weston 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 University Centre Weston. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Arts University Bournemouth and 98% at University Centre Weston. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or University Centre Weston offer more courses?
Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University Centre Weston?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 8 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Architecture, Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
University Centre Weston teaches 11 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Civil Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Health & Social Care and 3 more.
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