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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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Goldsmiths, University of London

London · QS World #701

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/11

Bournemouth

scored higher in 5 categories

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6/11

Goldsmiths

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). Bournemouth University is ahead on ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary.

Bournemouth University vs Goldsmiths, University of London at a glance

Bournemouth University and Goldsmiths, University of London both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Computer Science and Law. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £1,310 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £2,310 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 6 and Bournemouth University in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £26,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £31,000 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 10 and Bournemouth University in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#701
#401
THE World
#501
#59
Guardian UK
#84
1992
Established
1891
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Bournemouth University

Goldsmiths, University of London

80.8%
85.4%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
40.3%

International

International student share

225
291

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
29

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%
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Goldsmiths

59 countries · 40.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China54.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)4.7%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
  • 🌐Taiwan2.2%

Subjects

24 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

Goldsmiths, University of London

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, Music, History, Journalism, Creative Writing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Applied Psychology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies.

Only at Bournemouth University

Only at Goldsmiths, University of 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

Bournemouth University
£20,690
Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000

Bournemouth University is about £1,310 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
Goldsmiths, University of London
£22,000

Bournemouth University is about £2,310 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

Goldsmiths, University of London

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    76%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    73%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction96%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)No data
    80%Satisfaction71%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    77%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction74%

  • Social Work

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    92%Satisfaction70%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £28,500Salary (3 years)No data
    61%Satisfaction73%

  • Economics

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    80%Satisfaction94%

  • Music

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Bournemouth University

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Goldsmiths, University of London

ESRC/SENSS Doctoral Studentships

£22,780

Deadline: N/A

Migrant Futures Doctoral Studentships

£22,780

Deadline: N/A

Academics at Risk Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: N/A

Rob Stringer Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: N/A

Generation Delta Studentships

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bournemouth University vs Goldsmiths, University of London: common questions

Is Bournemouth University or Goldsmiths, University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £1,310 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £22,000 at Goldsmiths, University of London: Bournemouth University is about £2,310 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 Goldsmiths, University of London?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Law, Marketing, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Management, Business & Management (General), Economics, Film Production & Cinematography and 12 more.

Is Bournemouth University or Goldsmiths, University of London better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £25,000 from Goldsmiths, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 76% at Bournemouth University and 83% at Goldsmiths, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bournemouth University or Goldsmiths, University of London offer more courses?

Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.

What can you study at Bournemouth University but not at Goldsmiths, University of London?

Bournemouth University teaches 35 subject areas that Goldsmiths, University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Software Engineering, Accounting, Business Information Systems, Forensic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 27 more.

What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Bournemouth University?

Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 15 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including History of Art & Design, Personal & Professional Development, Fine Art, Education Studies, English Studies, Drama & Theatre, Welsh Studies, Architecture and 7 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Goldsmiths, University of London291 courses · 29 scholarshipsBrowse Courses