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Accrington
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 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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Bournemouth
scored higher in 1 category
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East Lancashire UC
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Bournemouth University and East Lancashire UC are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Bournemouth University is ahead on courses; East Lancashire UC on scholarship.
Bournemouth University vs East Lancashire UC at a glance
Bournemouth University and East Lancashire UC both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Law. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £13,500 at East Lancashire UC: East Lancashire UC is about £7,190 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and Bournemouth University in 1. The widest gap is in Counselling & Psychotherapy: £28,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £20,000 from East Lancashire UC. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 and Bournemouth University 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.
Bournemouth University
East Lancashire UC
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.
Bournemouth
73 countries · 16.4% international
- 🇮🇳India27.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
- 🇨🇳China10.5%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
- 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
East Lancashire UC
No published data on international students
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.
Bournemouth University
East Lancashire UC
General Engineering
3 coursesTypical fee £20,690 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
12 coursesTypical fee £19,640 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Law
12 coursesTypical fee £19,640 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Applied Computing
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Media & Film Studies
Health & Social Care
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Childhood & Youth Studies
Teacher Training
Only at Bournemouth University
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
- East Lancashire UC
- £13,500
East Lancashire UC is about £7,190 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bournemouth University
- £19,690
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for East Lancashire UC yet.
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
East Lancashire UC
General Engineering
£29,000Salary (3 years)£33,00073%SatisfactionNo dataSport & Exercise Sciences
£25,000Salary (3 years)No data81%Satisfaction93%Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£29,000Salary (3 years)£33,00081%SatisfactionNo dataCounselling & Psychotherapy
£28,000Salary (3 years)£20,00085%Satisfaction99%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBournemouth University
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East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package
£3,000
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Childcare Grant (CCG)
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
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HE Hardship Loan or Grant
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FAQ
Bournemouth University vs East Lancashire UC: common questions
Is Bournemouth University or East Lancashire UC cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £13,500 at East Lancashire UC: East Lancashire UC is about £7,190 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 East Lancashire UC?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Law, Applied Computing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Childhood & Youth Studies and Teacher Training.
Is Bournemouth University or East Lancashire UC better for General Engineering?
General Engineering graduates earn a median £29,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £33,000 from East Lancashire UC. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bournemouth University or East Lancashire UC offer more courses?
Bournemouth University lists 225 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at Bournemouth University but not at East Lancashire UC?
Bournemouth University teaches 48 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Management, Sociology & Criminology and 40 more.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at Bournemouth University?
East Lancashire UC teaches 7 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Building & Construction, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Public Health & Epidemiology.
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