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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.
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Arts University Bournemouth
scored higher in 0 categories
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York St John
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
York St John University leads in 6 of 6 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Arts University Bournemouth does not lead in any category where both have data.
Arts University Bournemouth vs York St John University at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and York St John University 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; York St John University offers 199 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £14,000 at York St John University: York St John University is about £5,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £8,180 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 4 and York St John University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £19,000 from York St John University. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 4 and York St John University in 2.
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
York St John University
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%
York St John
35 countries · 37.1% international
- 🌐Nepal33.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria25.4%
- 🇮🇳India20.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan4.1%
- 🌐Sri Lanka4%
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
York St John University
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
9 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
7 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Creative Writing
Drama & Theatre
Business & Management (General)
Fine Art
Games Design & Computer Animation
Personal & Professional Development
Only at Arts University Bournemouth
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
- York St John University
- £14,000
York St John University is about £5,950 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- York St John University
- £11,800
York St John University is about £8,180 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
York St John University
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£19,00087%Satisfaction68%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£18,50085%Satisfaction81%Creative Writing
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50087%Satisfaction98%Drama & Theatre
£20,000Salary (3 years)£19,50094%Satisfaction88%Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£22,50084%Satisfaction71%Fine Art
£22,000Salary (3 years)£19,00090%Satisfaction96%
Scholarships for International Students
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FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs York St John University: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or York St John University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £14,000 at York St John University: York St John University is about £5,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £8,180 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 York St John University?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Business & Management (General), Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation and Personal & Professional Development.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or York St John University better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £19,000 from York St John University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 68% at York St John University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or York St John University offer more courses?
York St John University lists 199 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at York St John University?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 4 subject areas that York St John University does not, including Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Building & Construction and Performing Arts (General).
What can you study at York St John University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
York St John University teaches 40 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Politics & International Relations, English Literature, Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General) and 32 more.
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