Rankings
How every major ranking places Bournemouth University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 15 | $26,867 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 15 | $26,514 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 11 | $26,514 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 7 | $28,281 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 6 | $26,514 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 6 | $27,398 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 4 | $26,867 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 4 | $26,514 | See → |
| Psychology | 4 | $26,691 | See → |
| Social sciences | 3 | $24,914 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 2 | $26,514 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 2 | $26,867 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $26,867 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 1 | $26,514 | See → |
Costs and entry
5 courses mention scholarships. 9 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Bournemouth University
The job market for Bournemouth University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Bournemouth University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $26,514 a year; half of Bournemouth University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $26,514 and $26,867. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: law, politics & governance courses are typically $28,281, social sciences $24,914.
How is Bournemouth University ranked?
Bournemouth University is ranked #401–500 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. In the UK it is #72 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #112 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Hospitality & Leisure Management (#23) and Communication & Media Studies (#151–200).
What IELTS score does Bournemouth University need for a postgraduate course?
Many postgraduate courses (33 of the 82 that list it) ask for IELTS 5.5 overall with no band below 5.5.
How many postgraduate courses does Bournemouth University offer?
79 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are business & management (15), public health & allied health (15) and arts, design & creative studies (11).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from Bournemouth University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Times Higher Education 2026, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.