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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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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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Bangor

scored higher in 2 categories

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Barnsley College University Centre

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Bangor 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.

Bangor University vs Barnsley College University Centre at a glance

Bangor University and Barnsley College University Centre both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £13,500 at Barnsley College University Centre: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Bangor 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 Bangor University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
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#501
THE World
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#46
Guardian UK
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1884
Established
N/A
No
Russell Group
No
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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.

Bangor University

Barnsley College University Centre

87%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
No data

International

International student share

329
34

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
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.

Bangor

60 countries · 21.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
  • 🇨🇳China12.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🌐Nepal6.3%
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Barnsley College University Centre

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    7 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.

    Bangor University

    Barnsley College University Centre

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      10 courses

      Typical fee £20,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      7 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      5 courses

      Typical fee £19,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      6 courses

      Typical fee £20,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • History

      6 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      5 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    Only at Bangor 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

    Bangor University
    £18,000
    Barnsley College University Centre
    £13,500

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Bangor University
    £19,000
    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.

    Bangor University

    Barnsley College University Centre

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction100%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      93%Satisfaction95%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £19,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Bangor University

    Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Chevening Scholarships

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    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Refugee Scholarship

    See details

    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

    Bangor University vs Barnsley College University Centre: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £13,500 at Barnsley College University Centre: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,500 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 Bangor University and Barnsley College University Centre?

    Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, History, Sociology & Criminology and Politics & International Relations.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £19,000 from Barnsley College University Centre. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Bangor University and 95% at Barnsley College University Centre. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Bangor University teaches 45 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Teacher Training, Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Law, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Music and 37 more.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 12 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering and 4 more.

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    Bangor University329 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses