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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/5

Bournemouth

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

2/5

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bournemouth University leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Bournemouth University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance

Bournemouth University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Marketing and Law. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £6,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,690 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bournemouth University is higher in 7 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £27,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 5 and Bournemouth University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
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#401
THE World
—
#59
Guardian UK
—
1992
Established
1845
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

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

80.8%
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
No data

International

International student share

225
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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

University Centre Leeds

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    15 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

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Business & Management (General)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £19,640 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Marketing

      13 courses

      Typical fee £19,640 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Law

      12 courses

      Typical fee £19,640 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      10 courses

      Typical fee £20,160 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      7 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      8 courses

      Typical fee £19,640 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      5 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      4 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Biomedical Sciences

      3 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      2 courses

      Typical fee £19,950 (PG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,640 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Healthcare Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,690 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £11,500 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Music

      1 course

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    Only at Bournemouth University

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    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
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £6,690 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Bournemouth University
    £19,690
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,690 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

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Business & Management (General)

      £28,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      61%SatisfactionNo data

    • Marketing

      £28,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      80%SatisfactionNo data

    • Law

      £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
      85%Satisfaction97%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      72%Satisfaction82%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      81%Satisfaction98%

    • Software Engineering

      £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
      78%Satisfaction95%

    • Design & Fashion

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      80%SatisfactionNo data

    • Biomedical Sciences

      £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
      85%Satisfaction98%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £29,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      78%SatisfactionNo data

    • Music

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      85%Satisfaction80%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    Bournemouth University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions

    Is Bournemouth University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £6,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,690 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 University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Marketing, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Software Engineering, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Finance & Actuarial Science and 3 more.

    Is Bournemouth University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £28,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £21,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Bournemouth University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    Bournemouth University lists 225 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

    What can you study at Bournemouth University but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Bournemouth University teaches 44 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Computer Science, Applied Computing, Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Management, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General) and 36 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Bournemouth University?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 8 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Fine Art and Information Systems & Data Science.

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    Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses