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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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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Aberystwyth

scored higher in 2 categories

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Barnsley College University Centre

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Aberystwyth University leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.

Aberystwyth University vs Barnsley College University Centre at a glance

Aberystwyth University and Barnsley College University Centre both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Politics & International Relations and History. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £13,500 at Barnsley College University Centre: Barnsley College University Centre is about £7,220 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Aberystwyth University is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 3 and Aberystwyth University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
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THE World
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#62
Guardian UK
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1872
Established
N/A
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Aberystwyth University

Barnsley College University Centre

No data
No data

Satisfaction

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

No data
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
No data

International

International student share

414
34

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
1

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.

Aberystwyth

No published data on international students

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    Barnsley College University Centre

    No published data on international students

      Subjects

      13 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.

      Aberystwyth University

      Barnsley College University Centre

      • Computer Science

        19 courses

        Typical fee £20,720 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      • Politics & International Relations

        19 courses

        Typical fee £19,190 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      • History

        18 courses

        Typical fee £19,190 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      • Sport & Exercise Sciences

        10 courses

        Typical fee £20,720 (UG)

        4 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      • Childhood & Youth Studies

        8 courses

        Fee not available

        4 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

        8 courses

        Typical fee £20,720 (UG)

        4 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      • Animal Science

        10 courses

        Typical fee £20,720 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      • Sociology & Criminology

        10 courses

        Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      • Education Studies

        4 courses

        Typical fee £19,190 (UG)

        3 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      • Business & Management (General)

        5 courses

        Fee not available

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      • Software Engineering

        2 courses

        Typical fee £20,720 (UG)

        2 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      • Film Production & Cinematography

        2 courses

        Typical fee £19,190 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      • Counselling & Psychotherapy

        1 course

        Typical fee £20,720 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      Only at Aberystwyth 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

      Aberystwyth University
      £20,720
      Barnsley College University Centre
      £13,500

      Barnsley College University Centre is about £7,220 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.

      Aberystwyth University

      Barnsley College University Centre

      • Sport & Exercise Sciences

        £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
        81%Satisfaction95%

      • Animal Science

        £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
        90%Satisfaction94%

      • Sociology & Criminology

        £20,500Salary (3 years)No data
        87%Satisfaction100%

      Scholarships for International Students

      Exclusive

      Aberystwyth University

      International Accommodation Award

      100%

      Deadline: N/A

      International Accommodation Award

      100%

      Deadline: N/A

      Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Exam

      £6,000

      Deadline: N/A

      Vice-Chancellor's Regional Scholarship (PG)

      £3,000

      Deadline: N/A

      David Game College Scholarship

      £2,500

      Deadline: N/A

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      Barnsley College University Centre

      Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

      See details

      Deadline: N/A

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      FAQ

      Aberystwyth University vs Barnsley College University Centre: common questions

      Is Aberystwyth University or Barnsley College University Centre cheaper for international students?

      For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £13,500 at Barnsley College University Centre: Barnsley College University Centre is about £7,220 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 Aberystwyth University and Barnsley College University Centre?

      Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, History, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Animal Science, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Software Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography and 1 more.

      Is Aberystwyth University or Barnsley College University Centre better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

      Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £19,000 from Barnsley College University Centre. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Aberystwyth University and 95% at Barnsley College University Centre. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

      Does Aberystwyth University or Barnsley College University Centre offer more courses?

      Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

      What can you study at Aberystwyth University but not at Barnsley College University Centre?

      Aberystwyth University teaches 53 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Mathematics, Law, Business Studies, Physics, Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Creative Writing, Psychology (General) and 45 more.

      What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at Aberystwyth University?

      Barnsley College University Centre teaches 6 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, General Engineering and Social Work.

      Ready to explore courses?

      Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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      Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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      Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses