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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 1 category
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South Wales
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of South Wales leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established.
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of South Wales at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and University of South Wales both teach 9 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 South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £3,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £2,080 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 South Wales in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £19,000 from University of South Wales. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 3 and Arts University Bournemouth in 1, with 1 about level.
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 South Wales
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%
South Wales
71 countries · 22% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
Subjects
9 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 South Wales
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £16,800 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Media & Film Studies
Building & Construction
1 courseFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Fine Art
Creative Arts (General)
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 South Wales
- £16,200
University of South Wales is about £3,750 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- University of South Wales
- £17,900
University of South Wales is about £2,080 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 South Wales
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£20,50087%Satisfaction88%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£18,00085%Satisfaction87%Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£19,00084%Satisfaction94%Drama & Theatre
£20,000Salary (3 years)£17,50094%Satisfaction94%Fine Art
£22,000Salary (3 years)£19,00090%Satisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
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Deadline: N/A
University of South Wales
USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028
100%
Deadline: Jul 2027
USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme
100%
Deadline: N/A
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of South Wales: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of South Wales cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £3,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £2,080 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 South Wales?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art and Creative Arts (General).
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of South Wales better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £20,500 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 88% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of South Wales offer more courses?
University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University of South Wales?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 4 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Creative Writing, Architecture, Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at University of South Wales but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
University of South Wales teaches 54 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Law, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 46 more.
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