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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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Salford
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Salford leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, satisfaction.
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Salford at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and University of Salford 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 Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £2,910 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £2,270 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 Salford in 0. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £22,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £16,500 from University of Salford. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Salford is higher in 5 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 Salford
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%
Salford
63 countries · 19.1% international
- 🇮🇳India34.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
- 🌐Kuwait3.7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%
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 Salford
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
31 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Building & Construction
1 courseFee not available
13 coursesTypical fee £17,040 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Architecture
Creative Writing
Fine Art
Games Design & Computer Animation
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 Salford
- £17,040
University of Salford is about £2,910 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- University of Salford
- £17,710
University of Salford is about £2,270 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 Salford
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£19,50087%Satisfaction90%Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£21,50084%Satisfaction74%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£18,00085%Satisfaction88%Drama & Theatre
£20,000Salary (3 years)£16,00094%Satisfaction95%Architecture
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,00072%Satisfaction89%Creative Writing
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,00087%Satisfaction91%Fine Art
£22,000Salary (3 years)£16,50090%Satisfaction71%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
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Deadline: N/A
University of Salford
Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships
£8,160
Deadline: N/A
Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships
£7,100
Deadline: N/A
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
£3,500
Deadline: N/A
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
IFY Excellence Scholarship
£2,500
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Salford: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Salford cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £2,910 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £2,270 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 Salford?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Building & Construction, Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Creative Writing, Fine Art and Games Design & Computer Animation.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Salford 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 Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 90% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of Salford offer more courses?
University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University of Salford?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 3 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Creative Arts (General), Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at University of Salford but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
University of Salford teaches 62 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Business Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 54 more.
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