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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

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.

1/7

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 1 category

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6/7

Worcester

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Worcester 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 Worcester at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and University of Worcester both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Media & Film Studies. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £2,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £1,080 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 3 and University of Worcester in 2. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 3 and University of Worcester in 3.

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
#1501
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Guardian UK
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1883
Established
1946
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 Worcester

86.6%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
15.1%

International

International student share

78
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
39

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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Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

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 Worcester

Only at Arts University Bournemouth

Only at University of Worcester

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 Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £2,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Arts University Bournemouth
£19,980
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Worcester is about £1,080 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 Worcester

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Drama & Theatre

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

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction74%

  • Creative Writing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Fine Art

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Arts University Bournemouth

British National Residing Overseas

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University of Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £2,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £1,080 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 Worcester?

Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Business & Management (General), Creative Writing, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation and Performing Arts (General).

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £18,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 93% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

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

Arts University Bournemouth teaches 4 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Building & Construction and Personal & Professional Development.

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

University of Worcester teaches 59 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Law, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 51 more.

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Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses