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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow · QS 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 1 category

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Glasgow Caledonian

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Barnsley College University Centre and Glasgow Caledonian University are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Barnsley College University Centre is ahead on scholarship; Glasgow Caledonian University on courses.

Barnsley College University Centre vs Glasgow Caledonian University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Glasgow Caledonian University both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Building & Construction. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Glasgow Caledonian University offers 130 courses across 48 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £15,700 at Glasgow Caledonian University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,200 a year cheaper.

In Social Work, 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
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#88
N/A
Established
1993
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

Glasgow Caledonian University

No data
87.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£33,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
88.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.7%

International

International student share

34
130

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

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    Glasgow Caledonian

    45 countries · 22.7% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan39.5%
    • 🇮🇳India27.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria19.8%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.3%
    • 🇨🇦Canada1.6%

    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

    Glasgow Caledonian University

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £15,700 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £15,700 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £15,700 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £15,700 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £15,700 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £15,700 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £15,700 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £15,700 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £15,700 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,400 (PG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,200 (PG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Glasgow Caledonian 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
    Glasgow Caledonian University
    £15,700

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,200 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Glasgow Caledonian University
    £17,950

    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

    Glasgow Caledonian University

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
      100%Satisfaction96%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

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    Deadline: N/A

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    Glasgow Caledonian University

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Glasgow Caledonian University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Glasgow Caledonian University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £15,700 at Glasgow Caledonian University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,200 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 Glasgow Caledonian University?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Applied Computing, General Engineering and Politics & International Relations.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or Glasgow Caledonian University offer more courses?

    Glasgow Caledonian University lists 130 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 7 subject areas that Glasgow Caledonian University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Animal Science, Film Production & Cinematography, History and Sociology & Criminology.

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

    Glasgow Caledonian University teaches 36 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Specialities, Computing & IT and 28 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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    Glasgow Caledonian University130 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses