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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Buckinghamshire New University

High Wycombe · Guardian UK #96

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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Buckinghamshire New

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Barnsley College University Centre vs Buckinghamshire New University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Buckinghamshire New University both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business & Management (General). Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Buckinghamshire New University offers 292 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £15,910 at Buckinghamshire New University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,410 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Buckinghamshire New University is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 2 and Buckinghamshire New University in 1.

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
#96
N/A
Established
1893
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

Buckinghamshire New University

No data
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£30,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
8.3%

International

International student share

34
292

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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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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    Buckinghamshire New

    37 countries · 8.3% international

    • 🇮🇳India36.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan11.4%
    • 🇷🇴Romania11.4%
    • 🌐Nepal8.8%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%

    Subjects

    16 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

    Buckinghamshire New University

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      16 courses

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £15,080 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (PG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £15,550 (PG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £15,910 (UG)

    Also taught at both: General Engineering.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Buckinghamshire New 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
    Buckinghamshire New University
    £15,910

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,410 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Buckinghamshire New University
    £15,550

    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

    Buckinghamshire New University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      95%Satisfaction98%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      100%Satisfaction73%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      100%Satisfaction93%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Buckinghamshire New University

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Buckinghamshire New University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Buckinghamshire New University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £15,910 at Buckinghamshire New University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,410 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 Buckinghamshire New University?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Software Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Civil Engineering and 4 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Buckinghamshire New 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 £23,000 from Buckinghamshire New University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 98% at Buckinghamshire New University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or Buckinghamshire New University offer more courses?

    Buckinghamshire New University lists 292 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 3 subject areas that Buckinghamshire New University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Animal Science and History.

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

    Buckinghamshire New University teaches 43 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Design & Fashion, Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Marketing, Business Studies, Performing Arts (General) and 35 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Buckinghamshire New University292 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses