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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Abertay
scored higher in 1 category
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Barnsley College University Centre
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Abertay University and Barnsley College University Centre are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Abertay University is ahead on courses; Barnsley College University Centre on scholarship.
Abertay University vs Barnsley College University Centre at a glance
Abertay University and Barnsley College University Centre both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business & Management (General). Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £13,500 at Barnsley College University Centre: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,450 a year cheaper.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Abertay University is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 2 and Abertay University in 0.
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.
Abertay University
Barnsley College University Centre
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.
Abertay
29 countries · 9.3% international
- 🇫🇷France28%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.6%
- 🇨🇳China3.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.2%
Barnsley College University Centre
No published data on international students
Subjects
12 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.
Abertay University
Barnsley College University Centre
Games Design & Computer Animation
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Business & Management (General)
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Sociology & Criminology
Building & Construction
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Politics & International Relations
Software Engineering
Applied Computing
Film Production & Cinematography
Only at Abertay University
Only at Barnsley College University Centre
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
- Abertay University
- £16,950
- Barnsley College University Centre
- £13,500
Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,450 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Abertay University
- £18,950
- Barnsley College University Centre
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Barnsley College University Centre yet.
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.
Abertay University
Barnsley College University Centre
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£19,00092%Satisfaction95%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction100%
Scholarships for International Students
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FAQ
Abertay University vs Barnsley College University Centre: common questions
Is Abertay University or Barnsley College University Centre cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £13,500 at Barnsley College University Centre: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,450 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 Abertay University and Barnsley College University Centre?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering, Applied Computing and Film Production & Cinematography.
Is Abertay University or Barnsley College University Centre better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, and £19,000 from Barnsley College University Centre. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Abertay University and 95% at Barnsley College University Centre. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Abertay University or Barnsley College University Centre offer more courses?
Abertay University lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.
What can you study at Abertay University but not at Barnsley College University Centre?
Abertay University teaches 19 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Accounting, Law, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences, Food Science, Human Geography & Environment, Psychology (General), Applied Psychology and 11 more.
What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at Abertay University?
Barnsley College University Centre teaches 7 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, Animal Science, General Engineering, History and Social Work.
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