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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/6

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 4 categories

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2/6

Staffordshire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Arts University Bournemouth leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). University of Staffordshire is ahead on employment, courses.

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Staffordshire at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University of Staffordshire both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation and Film Production & Cinematography. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £2,860 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £2,480 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 Staffordshire in 0. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £22,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £18,000 from University of Staffordshire. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Staffordshire is higher in 3 and Arts University Bournemouth in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#92
1883
Established
1914
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 Staffordshire

86.6%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
87.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
4.1%

International

International student share

78
287

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
1

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%
VS

Staffordshire

26 countries · 4.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
  • 🇮🇳India19.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

Subjects

7 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 Staffordshire

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at University of Staffordshire

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 Staffordshire
£17,090

University of Staffordshire is about £2,860 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
University of Staffordshire
£17,500

University of Staffordshire is about £2,480 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 Staffordshire

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction96%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction63%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    90%Satisfaction68%

  • Creative Arts (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    86%Satisfaction88%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Staffordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £2,860 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £2,480 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 Staffordshire?

Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Fine Art and Creative Arts (General).

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £19,000 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 88% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Staffordshire lists 287 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

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

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 6 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Drama & Theatre, Creative Writing, Architecture, Building & Construction, Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.

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

University of Staffordshire teaches 45 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Law, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Computing, Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 37 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Staffordshire287 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses