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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff · THE 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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Cardiff Metropolitan

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Cardiff Metropolitan 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 Cardiff Metropolitan University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Cardiff Metropolitan University both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General) and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Cardiff Metropolitan University offers 321 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £16,000 at Cardiff Metropolitan University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,500 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Cardiff Metropolitan University is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 4 and Cardiff Metropolitan 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
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
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Established
1865
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

Cardiff Metropolitan University

No data
84.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16.6%

International

International student share

34
321

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

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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    Cardiff Metropolitan

    43 countries · 16.6% international

    • 🇮🇳India53.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
    • 🌐Nepal4.4%

    Subjects

    12 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

    Cardiff Metropolitan University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      25 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Cardiff Metropolitan 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
    Cardiff Metropolitan University
    £16,000

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Cardiff Metropolitan University
    £17,600

    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

    Cardiff Metropolitan University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      95%Satisfaction87%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      100%Satisfaction86%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      100%Satisfaction81%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      100%Satisfaction87%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Cardiff Metropolitan University

    Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    NHS Wales Bursary Scheme

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Progression Award

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Award

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Student Carers Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Cardiff Metropolitan University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Cardiff Metropolitan University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £16,000 at Cardiff Metropolitan University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,500 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 Cardiff Metropolitan University?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Computer Science, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation and Politics & International Relations.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Cardiff Metropolitan 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 £22,500 from Cardiff Metropolitan University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 87% at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or Cardiff Metropolitan University offer more courses?

    Cardiff Metropolitan University lists 321 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 7 subject areas that Cardiff Metropolitan University does not, including Building & Construction, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering and History.

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

    Cardiff Metropolitan University teaches 40 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Teacher Training, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Design & Fashion, Accounting, Law, Economics, Health & Social Care and 32 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Cardiff Metropolitan University321 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses