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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Bath Spa University

Bath · Guardian UK #104

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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Barnsley College University Centre

scored higher in 0 categories

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Bath Spa

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bath Spa 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.

Barnsley College University Centre vs Bath Spa University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Bath Spa University both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies and Computer Science. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Bath Spa University offers 249 courses across 45 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £18,330 at Bath Spa University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,830 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 2 and Bath Spa University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
#104
N/A
Established
1898
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Barnsley College University Centre

Bath Spa University

No data
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
85%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
2.7%

International

International student share

34
249

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
20

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.

Barnsley College University Centre

No published data on international students

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    Bath Spa

    40 countries · 2.7% international

    • 🇷🇴Romania25.3%
    • 🇮🇳India17.7%
    • 🇨🇳China9.5%
    • 🌐Bulgaria5.7%
    • 🇺🇸United States3.8%

    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.

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Bath Spa University

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £17,310 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £18,330 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £18,760 (PG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,490 (PG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £19,330 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,310 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,310 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Fee not available

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,590 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,310 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,590 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,590 (UG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

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    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

    Barnsley College University Centre
    £13,500
    Bath Spa University
    £18,330

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,830 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Bath Spa University
    £18,760

    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.

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Bath Spa University

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction84%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction79%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Bath Spa University

    Explore It! Launch It! Grow It!

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    International Recruitment Office Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    MyWorld Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Horizons Award

    £3,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Bath Spa University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Bath Spa University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £18,330 at Bath Spa University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,830 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 Barnsley College University Centre and Bath Spa University?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), History, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Games Design & Computer Animation, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering and Applied Computing.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or Bath Spa University offer more courses?

    Bath Spa University lists 249 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 7 subject areas that Bath Spa University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Animal Science, Civil Engineering, General Engineering and Social Work.

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

    Bath Spa University teaches 33 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Business Studies, Drama & Theatre, English Literature, Marketing, Music and 25 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Bath Spa University249 courses · 20 scholarshipsBrowse Courses