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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Coventry University

Coventry · QS World #581

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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Coventry

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Coventry 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 Coventry University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Coventry University both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and Civil Engineering. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Coventry University offers 468 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,600 at Coventry University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Coventry University is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 3 and Coventry 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
#581
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#40
N/A
Established
1843
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Barnsley College University Centre

Coventry University

No data
88.3%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
45.1%

International

International student share

34
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
6

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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    Coventry

    81 countries · 45.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India55.6%
    • 🌐Nepal12.6%
    • 🇨🇳China6.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.5%

    Subjects

    17 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

    Coventry University

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      18 courses

      Typical fee £17,600 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £20,800 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £20,800 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £20,800 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £17,600 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £20,800 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £20,800 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £20,800 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,600 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £20,800 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £20,800 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,600 (UG)

    Also taught at both: General Engineering, Social Work.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Coventry 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
    Coventry University
    £17,600

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Coventry University
    £19,500

    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

    Coventry University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      95%Satisfaction97%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction89%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction89%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction76%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Coventry University

    AZIZ Foundation Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    EU Support Bursary

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship 2025/26

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship 2025/26

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Coventry University Group Scholarship

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Coventry University: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,600 at Coventry University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,100 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 Coventry University?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Politics & International Relations and 5 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Coventry 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 Coventry University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 97% at Coventry University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Coventry University lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 2 subject areas that Coventry University does not, including Animal Science and Applied Computing.

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

    Coventry University teaches 64 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business Studies, Management, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 56 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Coventry University468 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses