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Birmingham · QS World #416
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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Aston
scored higher in 1 category
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Barnsley College University Centre
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Aston University, Birmingham and Barnsley College University Centre are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Aston University, Birmingham is ahead on courses; Barnsley College University Centre on scholarship.
Aston University, Birmingham vs Barnsley College University Centre at a glance
Aston University, Birmingham and Barnsley College University Centre both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations and Building & Construction. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £13,500 at Barnsley College University Centre: Barnsley College University Centre is about £9,080 a year cheaper.
In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher.
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.
Aston University, Birmingham
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.
Aston
67 countries · 22.1% international
- 🇮🇳India40.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
- 🌐Kuwait4.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
Barnsley College University Centre
No published data on international students
Subjects
10 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.
Aston University, Birmingham
Barnsley College University Centre
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Politics & International Relations
Building & Construction
General Engineering
Software Engineering
Business & Management (General)
Civil Engineering
History
Sociology & Criminology
Computer Science
Only at Aston University, Birmingham
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
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £22,580
- Barnsley College University Centre
- £13,500
Barnsley College University Centre is about £9,080 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £24,000
- 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.
Aston University, Birmingham
Barnsley College University Centre
Sociology & Criminology
£23,000Salary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction100%
Scholarships for International Students
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FAQ
Aston University, Birmingham vs Barnsley College University Centre: common questions
Is Aston University, Birmingham or Barnsley College University Centre cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £13,500 at Barnsley College University Centre: Barnsley College University Centre is about £9,080 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 Aston University, Birmingham and Barnsley College University Centre?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, General Engineering, Software Engineering, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, History, Sociology & Criminology and Computer Science.
Does Aston University, Birmingham or Barnsley College University Centre offer more courses?
Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.
What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at Barnsley College University Centre?
Aston University, Birmingham teaches 41 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences and 33 more.
What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at Aston University, Birmingham?
Barnsley College University Centre teaches 9 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography and 1 more.
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