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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 2 categories
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Roehampton
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Roehampton leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Roehampton at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and University of Roehampton both teach 8 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 Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £3,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £8,730 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Roehampton 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 £26,000 from University of Roehampton. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 3 and University of Roehampton 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 Roehampton
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%
Roehampton
60 countries · 46.5% international
- 🇮🇳India45.8%
- 🌐Nepal20.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
- 🇨🇳China2.6%
Subjects
8 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 Roehampton
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
7 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
24 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
Building & Construction
Architecture
Creative Writing
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 Roehampton
- £16,950
University of Roehampton is about £3,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- University of Roehampton
- £11,250
University of Roehampton is about £8,730 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 Roehampton
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£24,00087%Satisfaction70%Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£26,00084%Satisfaction83%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£21,00085%Satisfaction83%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
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University of Roehampton
Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance
100%
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Academic Excellence Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Southlands College Teaching Scholarships
£2,500
Deadline: N/A
Care Leaver Bursary
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
Undergraduate Travel Bursary
£40
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FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Roehampton: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Roehampton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £3,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £8,730 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 Roehampton?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Architecture and Creative Writing.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Roehampton better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £24,000 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 70% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of Roehampton offer more courses?
University of Roehampton lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University of Roehampton?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 5 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Creative Arts (General), Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at University of Roehampton but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
University of Roehampton teaches 48 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Dance, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies and 40 more.
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