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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 1 category
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Greater Manchester
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Greater Manchester leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established.
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and University of Greater Manchester both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business & Management (General). Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £2,450 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 Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £2,480 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 4 and University of Greater Manchester in 0. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £22,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £17,500 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greater Manchester 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.
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 Greater Manchester
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%
Greater Manchester
30 countries · 25.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
- 🇮🇳India10.8%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%
Subjects
9 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 Greater Manchester
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £32,680 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
Creative Writing
Building & Construction
Fine Art
Creative Arts (General)
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 Greater Manchester
- £17,500
University of Greater Manchester is about £2,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
University of Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£18,50087%Satisfaction89%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£18,00085%Satisfaction92%Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£20,00084%Satisfaction98%Fine Art
£22,000Salary (3 years)£17,50090%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
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University of Greater Manchester
Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21
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Care Experienced Bursary 21-22
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Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021
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The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021
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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22
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FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Greater Manchester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £2,450 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 Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Creative Writing, Building & Construction, Fine Art and Creative Arts (General).
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 89% at University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?
University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University of Greater Manchester?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 4 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Drama & Theatre, Architecture, Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at University of Greater Manchester but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
University of Greater Manchester teaches 47 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Education Studies, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Dentistry, Dance, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Law and 39 more.
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