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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

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.

2/7

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

West of Scotland

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of the West of Scotland leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, scholarship.

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University of the West of Scotland both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies and Business & Management (General). Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £4,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £3,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 2 and University of the West of Scotland in 0. The widest gap is in Creative Arts (General): £22,000 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £16,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 2 and Arts University Bournemouth in 0.

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
#601
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Guardian UK
#115
1883
Established
1897
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 the West of Scotland

86.6%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
30.3%

International

International student share

78
119

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

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%
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West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
  • 🌐Nepal20.4%
  • 🇮🇳India19.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

Subjects

4 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 the West of Scotland

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 the West of Scotland
£15,500

University of the West of Scotland is about £4,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

University of the West of Scotland is about £3,700 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 the West of Scotland

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    87%Satisfaction91%
  • Creative Arts (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£16,000
    86%Satisfaction91%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £4,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £3,700 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 the West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General) and Creative Arts (General).

Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of the West of Scotland better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £17,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 91% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University of the West of Scotland?

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 9 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Architecture, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Performing Arts (General) and 1 more.

What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

University of the West of Scotland teaches 45 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Computing & IT, General Engineering, Applied Psychology and 37 more.

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