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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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 London

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of West London at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University of West London both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Drama & Theatre. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £3,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £2,730 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 4 and University of West London in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £20,000 from University of West London. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 4 and University of West London in 1.

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
#108
1883
Established
1860
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 West London

86.6%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
27.1%

International

International student share

78
338

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%
VS

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

11 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 West London

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at University of West London

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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £3,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £2,730 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 West London

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction70%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Creative Writing

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction75%

  • Architecture

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    72%Satisfaction77%

  • Creative Arts (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%SatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

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Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of West London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £3,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £2,730 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 West London?

Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Creative Writing, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Creative Arts (General) and Performing Arts (General).

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £20,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 81% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of West London offer more courses?

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

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

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 2 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Fine Art and Personal & Professional Development.

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

University of West London teaches 57 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Law, Information Systems & Data Science, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Adult Nursing and 49 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses