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Barnsley
London · QS World #354
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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Birkbeck
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Birkbeck, University of London 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 Birkbeck, University of London at a glance
Barnsley College University Centre and Birkbeck, University of London both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Politics & International Relations. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £18,500 at Birkbeck, University of London: Barnsley College University Centre is about £5,000 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
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Barnsley College University Centre
Birkbeck, University of London
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.
Barnsley College University Centre
No published data on international students
Birkbeck
60 countries · 12% international
- 🇺🇸United States10.8%
- 🇨🇳China9.7%
- 🇮🇳India8.6%
- 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
- 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
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.
Barnsley College University Centre
Birkbeck, University of London
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
History
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
Computer Science
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Software Engineering
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
- Barnsley College University Centre
- £13,500
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £18,500
Barnsley College University Centre is about £5,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Barnsley College University Centre
- No data
- Birkbeck, University of London
- £20,850
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
Birkbeck, University of London
Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000100%Satisfaction88%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBarnsley College University Centre
Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
Birkbeck, University of London
Bonnart Trust Sanctuary Scholarship
£18,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Cyril Taylor Scholarships
£15,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
Breakspear scholarship
£12,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
MA History of Art scholarship
£6,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
Legal & General Sustainable Leaders Bursary
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Barnsley College University Centre vs Birkbeck, University of London: common questions
Is Barnsley College University Centre or Birkbeck, University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £18,500 at Birkbeck, University of London: Barnsley College University Centre is about £5,000 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 Birkbeck, University of London?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, History, Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Software Engineering.
Does Barnsley College University Centre or Birkbeck, University of London offer more courses?
Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.
What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at Birkbeck, University of London?
Barnsley College University Centre teaches 12 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Animal Science, Applied Computing and 4 more.
What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at Barnsley College University Centre?
Birkbeck, University of London teaches 62 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Law, Media & Film Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design, Accounting, Management and 54 more.
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