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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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.

3/7

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 3 categories

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4/7

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, satisfaction, scholarship.

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Hertfordshire at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University of Hertfordshire both teach 10 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 Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £4,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £1,980 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 2 and Arts University Bournemouth in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £26,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 2 and University of Hertfordshire in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#69
1883
Established
1952
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 of Hertfordshire

86.6%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
57.5%

International

International student share

78
468

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%
VS

Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

Subjects

10 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 Hertfordshire

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire
£15,500

University of Hertfordshire is about £4,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
University of Hertfordshire
£18,000

University of Hertfordshire is about £1,980 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 Hertfordshire

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction81%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    72%Satisfaction73%

  • Performing Arts (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction86%

Scholarships for International Students

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Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £4,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £1,980 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 Hertfordshire?

Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Creative Writing, Architecture, Fine Art and Performing Arts (General).

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £22,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 88% at University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

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

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 3 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Drama & Theatre, Creative Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.

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

University of Hertfordshire teaches 76 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Law, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical Specialities and 68 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses