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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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.

5/10

Bournemouth

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

5/10

Lancashire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Bournemouth University and University of Lancashire are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Bournemouth University is ahead on ranking, employment, graduate salary; University of Lancashire on established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship.

Bournemouth University vs University of Lancashire at a glance

Bournemouth University and University of Lancashire both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £3,360 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £440 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bournemouth University is higher in 24 and University of Lancashire in 6, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £31,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £20,500 from University of Lancashire. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 20 and Bournemouth University in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#1001
#401
THE World
#1001
#59
Guardian UK
#76
1992
Established
1828
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 of Lancashire

80.8%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
20.5%

International

International student share

225
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
15

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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Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

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

University of Lancashire

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Journalism, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Social Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Midwifery, Creative Writing, General Engineering, Archaeology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, History, Nursing (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing, Healthcare Science, Teacher Training, Anthropology, Childhood & Youth Studies.

Only at Bournemouth University

Only at University of Lancashire

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 of Lancashire
£17,330

University of Lancashire is about £3,360 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
University of Lancashire
£19,250

University of Lancashire is about £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

University of Lancashire

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    81%Satisfaction96%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    78%Satisfaction96%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    61%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    73%Satisfaction71%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    72%Satisfaction88%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    81%Satisfaction79%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction85%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    81%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    77%Satisfaction90%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    80%Satisfaction97%

  • Social Work

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Bournemouth University

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University of Lancashire

Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Estranged Student Support

See details

Deadline: N/A

Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Bournemouth University vs University of Lancashire: common questions

Is Bournemouth University or University of Lancashire cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £3,360 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £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 University of Lancashire?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Management and 33 more.

Is Bournemouth University or University of Lancashire better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £21,000 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Bournemouth University and 87% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bournemouth University or University of Lancashire offer more courses?

University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.

What can you study at Bournemouth University but not at University of Lancashire?

Bournemouth University teaches 14 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Ecology & Conservation, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Biological Sciences (General), Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Computing & IT and 6 more.

What can you study at University of Lancashire but not at Bournemouth University?

University of Lancashire teaches 37 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Medicine, Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies, Building & Construction, Asian Languages & Studies, Safety & Mining Engineering, Dentistry, Education Studies and 29 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses