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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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 0 categories

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7/7

Lancashire

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lancashire leads in 7 of 7 categories where both have data (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 Lancashire at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University of Lancashire both teach 11 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 Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £2,620 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £730 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 Lancashire in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £19,500 from University of Lancashire. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 6 and Arts University Bournemouth in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#76
1883
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

86.6%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
20.5%

International

International student share

78
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
15

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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Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

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 Lancashire

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at University of Lancashire

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 Lancashire
£17,330

University of Lancashire is about £2,620 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
University of Lancashire
£19,250

University of Lancashire is about £730 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 Lancashire

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction97%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    94%Satisfaction99%

  • Creative Writing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    90%Satisfaction71%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    72%Satisfaction90%

Scholarships for International Students

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Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

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University of Lancashire

Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

£500

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Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

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Estranged Student Support

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Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Lancashire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £2,620 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £730 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 Lancashire?

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

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £19,500 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 97% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

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

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

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

University of Lancashire teaches 71 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Medicine, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computer Science, Music, Psychology (General), Social Work and 63 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses