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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury · QS World #1401

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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Canterbury Christ Church

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Canterbury Christ Church 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 Canterbury Christ Church University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Canterbury Christ Church University both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Sociology & Criminology. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Canterbury Christ Church University offers 235 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,000 at Canterbury Christ Church University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,500 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Canterbury Christ Church University is higher. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 3 and Canterbury Christ Church University in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1401
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#90
N/A
Established
1962
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

Canterbury Christ Church University

No data
85.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
3.5%

International

International student share

34
235

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
17

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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    Canterbury Christ Church

    41 countries · 3.5% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan49.1%
    • 🇮🇳India8.5%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.3%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.8%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.4%

    Subjects

    18 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

    Canterbury Christ Church University

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      16 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Animal Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, Politics & International Relations.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Canterbury Christ Church 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
    Canterbury Christ Church University
    £17,000

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,500 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

    Canterbury Christ Church University

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
      100%Satisfaction91%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      95%Satisfaction96%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction91%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
      100%Satisfaction82%

    • Animal Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      94%Satisfaction94%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Canterbury Christ Church University

    CCCU Theology & Religious Studies PhD Scholarship

    £21,805

    Deadline: N/A

    Closing Our Gap PhD Scholarships

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    CCCU Law and Politics PhD Scholarship

    £19,237

    Deadline: May 2026

    PhD Scholarship in Education: Artificial Intelligence and Classroom Pedagogy

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Bursary

    £4,800

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Canterbury Christ Church University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Canterbury Christ Church University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,000 at Canterbury Christ Church University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,500 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?

    Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Education Studies, Social Work, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, History and 6 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Canterbury Christ Church 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 Canterbury Christ Church University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 96% at Canterbury Christ Church University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or Canterbury Christ Church University offer more courses?

    Canterbury Christ Church University lists 235 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

    What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at Canterbury Christ Church University?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 1 subject area that Canterbury Christ Church University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering.

    What can you study at Canterbury Christ Church University but not at Barnsley College University Centre?

    Canterbury Christ Church University teaches 50 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Law, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Music, Adult Nursing, Archaeology, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing and 42 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Canterbury Christ Church University235 courses · 17 scholarshipsBrowse Courses