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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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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.
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
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%
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
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,500 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
Business & Management (General)
Creative Arts (General)
Only at Arts University Bournemouth
Only at 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)£17,50087%Satisfaction91%Creative Arts (General)
£22,000Salary (3 years)£16,00086%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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University of the West of Scotland
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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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