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Plymouth · QS World #691
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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Plymouth
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Plymouth leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on international.
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Plymouth at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £480 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 5 and University of Plymouth in 1. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £21,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £18,500 from University of Plymouth. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Plymouth is higher in 4 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 Plymouth
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%
Plymouth
71 countries · 11.9% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
- 🇨🇳China12.2%
- 🇮🇳India11%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%
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 Plymouth
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £18,150 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £18,150 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £19,500 (PG)
Drama & Theatre
Creative Writing
Media & Film Studies
Building & Construction
Games Design & Computer Animation
Architecture
Creative Arts (General)
Fine Art
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 Plymouth
- £19,200
University of Plymouth is about £750 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- University of Plymouth
- £19,500
University of Plymouth is about £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 Plymouth
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£21,00087%Satisfaction77%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£18,50085%Satisfaction94%Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£24,00084%Satisfaction83%Drama & Theatre
£20,000Salary (3 years)£18,00094%SatisfactionNo dataCreative Writing
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50087%Satisfaction98%Architecture
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00072%Satisfaction82%Creative Arts (General)
£22,000Salary (3 years)£19,50086%Satisfaction87%Fine Art
£22,000Salary (3 years)£19,50090%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
See details
Deadline: N/A
University of Plymouth
GREAT Scholarships
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Sanctuary Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Tamar Engineering Project
£4,500
Deadline: Jun 2026
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Plymouth: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Plymouth cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £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 Plymouth?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Creative Writing, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Creative Arts (General) and Fine Art.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Plymouth better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £21,000 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 77% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of Plymouth offer more courses?
University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University of Plymouth?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 2 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at University of Plymouth but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
University of Plymouth teaches 67 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Psychology (General), Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing and 59 more.
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