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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Cardiff University

Cardiff · QS World #179

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 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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Cardiff

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Cardiff University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses). Barnsley College University Centre is ahead on scholarship.

Barnsley College University Centre vs Cardiff University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Cardiff University both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Politics & International Relations. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Cardiff University offers 362 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £30,700 at Cardiff University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £17,200 a year cheaper.

In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#179
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#34
N/A
Established
1883
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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 University

No data
86.3%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16%

International

International student share

34
362

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

    VS

    Cardiff

    89 countries · 16% international

    • 🇨🇳China22.8%
    • 🇮🇳India14.5%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia5.7%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%

    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

    Cardiff University

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £24,700 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £24,700 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £31,700 (PG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £24,700 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £24,700 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £11,450 (PG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £24,700 (PG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £24,700 (PG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £33,200 (PG)

    Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Cardiff 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 University
    £30,700

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £17,200 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Cardiff University
    £25,950

    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 University

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      100%Satisfaction87%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

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    Deadline: N/A

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    Cardiff University

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Cardiff University: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £30,700 at Cardiff University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £17,200 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 University?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Software Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, History, Building & Construction and 4 more.

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

    Cardiff University lists 362 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 3 subject areas that Cardiff University does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation and Animal Science.

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

    Cardiff University teaches 70 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Mathematics, Law, Chemistry, Management, Geology & Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Journalism, Welsh Studies and 62 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Cardiff University362 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses