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Chichester · Guardian UK #102
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.
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Arts University Bournemouth
scored higher in 2 categories
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Chichester
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Chichester leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on international, scholarship.
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Chichester at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and University of Chichester both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre and Film Production & Cinematography. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Chichester offers 209 courses across 44 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,800 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £3,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £15,840 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £4,140 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 3 and University of Chichester in 1. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £18,500 from University of Chichester. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Chichester is higher in 3 and Arts University Bournemouth in 2.
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 of Chichester
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%
Chichester
17 countries · 3.3% international
- 🇨🇳China23.8%
- 🇺🇸United States9.5%
- 🇮🇳India7.1%
- 🇮🇪Ireland7.1%
- 🌐Gibraltar4.8%
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 of Chichester
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £16,800 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £16,800 (UG)
Creative Writing
Media & Film Studies
Business & Management (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 of Chichester
- £16,800
University of Chichester is about £3,150 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- University of Chichester
- £15,840
University of Chichester is about £4,140 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
University of Chichester
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£18,50087%Satisfaction85%Drama & Theatre
£20,000Salary (3 years)£18,50094%Satisfaction96%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£18,50085%Satisfaction81%Creative Writing
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50087%Satisfaction98%Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£24,00084%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
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Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Chichester: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Chichester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,800 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £3,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £15,840 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £4,140 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 of Chichester?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Writing, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Chichester 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 of Chichester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 85% at University of Chichester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of Chichester offer more courses?
University of Chichester lists 209 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University of Chichester?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 6 subject areas that University of Chichester does not, including Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Building & Construction, Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at University of Chichester but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
University of Chichester teaches 37 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Dance, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Law and 29 more.
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