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Bournemouth University
Bournemouth University is a university in Bournemouth and Poole, England, in a town setting. How it compares on official data.
82nd of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 36.3 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Bournemouth University | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 79.2% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 2,607 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 83.4% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 68.9% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £35,900 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 8% above the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Bournemouth University | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 79.2% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 80.4% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 76.7% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 85.0% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 75.4% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 87.9% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 69.8% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
Bournemouth University appears in 12 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative arts and design | 37th of 79 | 76.7% | £36,20033% above the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 54th of 108 | 79.2% | £46,30011% above the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 50th of 100 | 81.5% | £32,90010% above the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 44th of 75 | 78.5% | £35,3006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 29th of 43 | 86.0% | £34,00011% above the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 83rd of 122 | 77.5% | £41,40015% above the UK average for this subject |
| General, applied and forensic sciences | 5th of 7 | 83.2% | £30,4004% below the UK average for this subject |
| Allied health | 44th of 61 | 86.5% | £32,6006% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 64th of 74 | 76.3% | £31,1003% above the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 40th of 45 | 75.1% | £31,80011% above the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 83rd of 87 | 70.3% | £37,7006% above the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 50th of 51 | 83.1% | £27,40017% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Economics, Engineering, English studies, Geography, earth and environmental studies, Health and social care, History and archaeology, Medical sciences, Performing arts, Politics.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 96 to 111 band, and the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 144 full-time degree courses; 127 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Silver overall (student experience Bronze, student outcomes Silver). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
Bournemouth University website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Bournemouth and Poole
Average private rent in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area was £1,398 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Bournemouth and Poole.
Other universities and colleges in Bournemouth and Poole: Arts University Bournemouth.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- Bournemouth University: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Bournemouth University in the Be Wise ranking?
82nd of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 36.3 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Bournemouth University?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 79.2% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 2,607 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was learning resources (87.9%, against 88.5%), and its lowest was student voice (69.8%, against 79.8%).
How many students continue their course at Bournemouth University?
On Discover Uni data, 83.4% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do Bournemouth University graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 68.9% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do Bournemouth University graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £35,900 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 8% above the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for Bournemouth University?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is Bournemouth University's TEF rating?
Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Bronze for student experience and Silver for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near Bournemouth University?
The ONS average private rent in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area was £1,398 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.