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Bristol · QS World #761
Hartlepool
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
4/7
Bristol
scored higher in 4 categories
3/7
Northern School of Art
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Bristol, UWE leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). The Northern School of Art is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction.
Bristol, UWE vs The Northern School of Art at a glance
Bristol, UWE and The Northern School of Art both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Fine Art. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £2,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £2,750 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 4 and The Northern School of Art in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £16,000 from The Northern School of Art. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The Northern School of Art is higher in 3 and Bristol, UWE in 1.
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.
Bristol, UWE
The Northern School of Art
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.
Bristol
107 countries · 24.8% international
- 🇮🇳India14%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
- 🇨🇳China4.5%
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
Subjects
4 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.
Bristol, UWE
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
18 coursesTypical fee £15,750 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Fine Art
Drama & Theatre
Only at Bristol, UWE
Only at The Northern School of Art
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
- Bristol, UWE
- £15,750
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £2,250 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bristol, UWE
- £16,250
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £2,750 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.
Bristol, UWE
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
£21,000Salary (3 years)£16,00082%Satisfaction87%Film Production & Cinematography
£18,500Salary (3 years)£15,50094%Satisfaction69%Fine Art
£19,500Salary (3 years)£15,50078%Satisfaction94%Drama & Theatre
£20,000Salary (3 years)£15,50094%Satisfaction95%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBristol, 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
The Northern School of Art
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Bristol, UWE vs The Northern School of Art: common questions
Is Bristol, UWE or The Northern School of Art cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £2,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £2,750 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 Bristol, UWE and The Northern School of Art?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art and Drama & Theatre.
Is Bristol, UWE or The Northern School of Art better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £16,000 from The Northern School of Art. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 87% at The Northern School of Art. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bristol, UWE or The Northern School of Art offer more courses?
Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at The Northern School of Art?
Bristol, UWE teaches 68 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Law and 60 more.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at Bristol, UWE?
The Northern School of Art teaches 2 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Creative Arts (General) and History of Art & Design.
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