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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University of Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

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 0 categories

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Derby

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Derby leads in 8 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth does not lead in any category where both have data.

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Derby at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University of Derby both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Film Production & Cinematography. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,900 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £3,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,500 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £2,480 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 of Derby in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £19,000 from University of Derby. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Derby is higher in 5 and Arts University Bournemouth in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#80
1883
Established
1851
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Derby

86.6%
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
14.3%

International

International student share

78
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
6

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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Derby

64 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
  • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

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

University of Derby

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at University of Derby

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 Derby
£16,900

University of Derby is about £3,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
University of Derby
£17,500

University of Derby is about £2,480 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 Derby

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Creative Writing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction98%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction99%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    72%Satisfaction97%

  • Fine Art

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

Scholarships for International Students

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Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

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University of Derby

Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

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Golding Awards

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Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

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Sitwell Scholarship

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Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Derby: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Derby cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,900 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £3,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,500 at University of Derby: University of Derby is about £2,480 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 Derby?

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

Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Derby better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £19,000 from University of Derby. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 85% at University of Derby. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of Derby offer more courses?

University of Derby lists 375 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University of Derby?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 2 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Creative Arts (General) and Performing Arts (General).

What can you study at University of Derby but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

University of Derby teaches 63 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Economics, English Studies, Law and 55 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Derby375 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses