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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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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Edge Hill

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Edge Hill 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 Edge Hill University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Edge Hill University both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business & Management (General). Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Edge Hill 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 Edge Hill 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
#89
N/A
Established
1885
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

Edge Hill University

No data
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
4.5%

International

International student share

34
210

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
3

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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    Edge Hill

    21 countries · 4.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.5%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
    • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
    • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%

    Subjects

    14 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

    Edge Hill University

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £15,750 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £15,000 (PG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £14,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,500 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £15,000 (PG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £15,000 (PG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £14,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Fee not available

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,500 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,500 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,500 (UG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Edge Hill 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
    Edge Hill University
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Edge Hill University
    £15,000

    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

    Edge Hill University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      95%Satisfaction89%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction84%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction83%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Edge Hill University

    Thrive Fund

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Edge Hill University: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Barnsley College University Centre and Edge Hill University?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, History, Politics & International Relations and 2 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Edge Hill 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 £20,500 from Edge Hill University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 89% at Edge Hill University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or Edge Hill University offer more courses?

    Edge Hill University lists 210 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 5 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Building & Construction, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering and General Engineering.

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

    Edge Hill University teaches 41 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Teacher Training, Law, Adult Nursing, Psychology (General), Children's Nursing, Business Studies, Applied Psychology, Biology and 33 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses