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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/10

Bournemouth

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

6/10

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). Bournemouth University is ahead on ranking, employment, graduate salary.

Bournemouth University vs Bristol, UWE at a glance

Bournemouth University and Bristol, UWE both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £15,750 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £4,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £16,250 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £3,440 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bournemouth University is higher in 17 and Bristol, UWE in 14. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £18,500 from Bristol, UWE. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 19 and Bournemouth University in 12.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#801
QS World
#761
#401
THE World
#601
#59
Guardian UK
#66
1992
Established
1969
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.

Bournemouth University

Bristol, UWE

80.8%
86%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
24.8%

International

International student share

225
257

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
24

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.

Bournemouth

73 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
VS

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India14%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
  • 🇨🇳China4.5%

Subjects

45 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.

Bournemouth University

Bristol, UWE

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Forensic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Business Information Systems, Economics, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, General Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Mental Health Nursing, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Healthcare Science, Medical Imaging, Midwifery, Politics & International Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training.

Only at Bournemouth University

Only at Bristol, UWE

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

Bournemouth University
£20,690
Bristol, UWE
£15,750

Bristol, UWE is about £4,940 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
Bristol, UWE
£16,250

Bristol, UWE is about £3,440 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.

Bournemouth University

Bristol, UWE

  • Business & Management (General)

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    61%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    72%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    78%Satisfaction72%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Accounting

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    76%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Bournemouth University

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Bristol, UWE

College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

£9,000

Deadline: N/A

Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary

£5,760

Deadline: N/A

Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bournemouth University vs Bristol, UWE: common questions

Is Bournemouth University or Bristol, UWE cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £15,750 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £4,940 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £16,250 at Bristol, UWE: Bristol, UWE is about £3,440 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 Bournemouth University and Bristol, UWE?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Computer Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Management, Media & Film Studies and 33 more.

Is Bournemouth University or Bristol, UWE better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £28,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £27,500 from Bristol, UWE. Student satisfaction with teaching is 61% at Bournemouth University and 84% at Bristol, UWE. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bournemouth University or Bristol, UWE offer more courses?

Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.

What can you study at Bournemouth University but not at Bristol, UWE?

Bournemouth University teaches 14 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Applied Computing, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Nursing (General), Anthropology, Archaeology and 6 more.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Bournemouth University?

Bristol, UWE teaches 27 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Architecture, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies, Fine Art, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 19 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses