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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Durham University

Durham · QS World #85

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 0 categories

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Durham

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Durham University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.

Barnsley College University Centre vs Durham University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Durham University both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, General Engineering and Politics & International Relations. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Durham University offers 278 courses across 54 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £31,000 at Durham University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £17,500 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Durham University is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 2 and Durham 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
#85
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THE World
#175
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Guardian UK
#6
N/A
Established
1832
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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

Durham University

No data
90.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£43,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
74.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
32.6%

International

International student share

34
278

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
102

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

    Durham

    86 countries · 32.6% international

    • 🇨🇳China49.5%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.4%
    • 🇮🇳India5.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.9%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore2.6%

    Subjects

    11 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

    Durham University

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £35,000 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £34,000 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £28,000 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £27,250 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £28,000 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £30,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £33,500 (PG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £28,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £26,000 (PG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £33,500 (PG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £33,500 (PG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Durham 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
    Durham University
    £31,000

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £17,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Durham University
    £30,500

    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

    Durham University

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      100%Satisfaction89%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      95%Satisfaction92%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Durham University

    Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship

    £53,333

    Deadline: N/A

    Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate

    £30,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Global DBA Scholarships

    £25,000

    Deadline: Nov 2026

    The Mary Ward Postgraduate Scholarship Fund

    £25,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Grand Challenges Studentships

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Durham University: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £31,000 at Durham University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £17,500 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 Durham University?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Computer Science, General Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General) and Civil Engineering.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Durham 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 £25,000 from Durham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 92% at Durham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Durham University lists 278 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 8 subject areas that Durham University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography and Social Work.

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

    Durham University teaches 43 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Economics, Theology & Religious Studies, Archaeology, Law, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Anthropology, Accounting and 35 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Durham University278 courses · 102 scholarshipsBrowse Courses