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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Birmingham City University

Birmingham · QS World #1001

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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Birmingham City

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Birmingham City 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 Birmingham City University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Birmingham City University both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science and Building & Construction. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Birmingham City University offers 284 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £18,570 at Birmingham City University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £5,070 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 4 and Birmingham City 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
#1001
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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Established
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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.

Barnsley College University Centre

Birmingham City University

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

34
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
10

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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    Birmingham City

    No published data on international students

      Subjects

      15 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

      Birmingham City University

      • Childhood & Youth Studies

        4 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        28 courses

        Typical fee £18,570 (UG)

      • Computer Science

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        11 courses

        Typical fee £18,570 (UG)

      • Building & Construction

        2 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        9 courses

        Typical fee £18,570 (UG)

      • Games Design & Computer Animation

        3 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        8 courses

        Typical fee £18,570 (UG)

      • Sport & Exercise Sciences

        4 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        6 courses

        Typical fee £18,570 (UG)

      • Film Production & Cinematography

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        8 courses

        Typical fee £18,570 (UG)

      • Sociology & Criminology

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        7 courses

        Typical fee £18,570 (UG)

      • Software Engineering

        2 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        6 courses

        Typical fee £18,570 (UG)

      • Business & Management (General)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        6 courses

        Typical fee £18,570 (UG)

      • Civil Engineering

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        6 courses

        Typical fee £18,570 (UG)

      • Education Studies

        3 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        3 courses

        Typical fee £18,570 (UG)

      • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

        4 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        2 courses

        Typical fee £18,570 (UG)

      • Social Work

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        3 courses

        Typical fee £18,570 (UG)

      • Counselling & Psychotherapy

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Fee not available

      • Politics & International Relations

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £11,390 (PG)

      Only at Barnsley College University Centre

      Only at Birmingham City University

      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
      Birmingham City University
      £18,570

      Barnsley College University Centre is about £5,070 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.

      Barnsley College University Centre

      Birmingham City University

      • Childhood & Youth Studies

        No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
        100%Satisfaction84%

      • Sport & Exercise Sciences

        £19,000Salary (3 years)No data
        95%Satisfaction90%

      • Sociology & Criminology

        No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
        100%Satisfaction89%

      • Social Work

        No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
        100%Satisfaction83%

      Scholarships for International Students

      Exclusive

      Barnsley College University Centre

      Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

      See details

      Deadline: N/A

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      Birmingham City University

      Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026

      £10,000

      Deadline: N/A

      Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026

      £10,000

      Deadline: N/A

      Millennium Point Scholarship

      100%

      Deadline: N/A

      Scott Trust Bursary

      £7,415

      Deadline: N/A

      Santander Scholarship

      £2,000

      Deadline: N/A

      View all scholarships →

      FAQ

      Barnsley College University Centre vs Birmingham City University: common questions

      Is Barnsley College University Centre or Birmingham City University cheaper for international students?

      For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £18,570 at Birmingham City University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £5,070 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 Birmingham City University?

      Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 3 more.

      Does Barnsley College University Centre or Birmingham City University offer more courses?

      Birmingham City University lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

      Barnsley College University Centre teaches 4 subject areas that Birmingham City University does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, General Engineering and History.

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

      Birmingham City University teaches 53 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Design & Fashion, Nursing (General), Marketing, Law, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science and 45 more.

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      Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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      Birmingham City University284 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses