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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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 1 category

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Bournemouth

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Barnsley College University Centre and Bournemouth University are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Barnsley College University Centre is ahead on scholarship; Bournemouth University on courses.

Barnsley College University Centre vs Bournemouth University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Bournemouth University both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £20,690 at Bournemouth University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £7,190 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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
#801
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#59
N/A
Established
1992
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

Bournemouth University

No data
80.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
86.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16.4%

International

International student share

34
225

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

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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    Bournemouth

    73 countries · 16.4% international

    • 🇮🇳India27.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
    • 🇨🇳China10.5%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%

    Subjects

    14 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

    Bournemouth University

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £19,640 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £19,640 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £20,160 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,640 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £11,500 (PG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £19,590 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £20,690 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £20,160 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,640 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,900 (PG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Bournemouth 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
    Bournemouth University
    £20,690

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £7,190 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Bournemouth University
    £19,690

    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

    Bournemouth University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      95%Satisfaction81%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      100%Satisfaction83%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
      100%Satisfaction92%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Bournemouth University

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Bournemouth University: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £20,690 at Bournemouth University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £7,190 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 Bournemouth University?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Computing, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Work, General Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 2 more.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £25,000 from Bournemouth University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 81% at Bournemouth University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Bournemouth University lists 225 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 5 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Animal Science and Civil Engineering.

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

    Bournemouth University teaches 45 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Law, Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Management, Psychology (General), Accounting and 37 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses