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Barnsley
Edinburgh · QS World #325
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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Heriot-Watt
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Heriot-Watt 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 Heriot-Watt University at a glance
Barnsley College University Centre and Heriot-Watt University both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Building & Construction and Civil Engineering. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Heriot-Watt University offers 214 courses across 48 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £20,080 at Heriot-Watt University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £6,580 a year cheaper.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Heriot-Watt University is higher. In Sport & Exercise Sciences, 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.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Barnsley College University Centre
Heriot-Watt University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
Heriot-Watt
72 countries · 31.2% international
- 🇮🇳India29.8%
- 🇨🇳China17.1%
- 🇫🇷France6.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria6%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia5.2%
Subjects
10 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
Heriot-Watt University
Computer Science
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £25,810 (UG)
Building & Construction
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £20,080 (UG)
Civil Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,810 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Business & Management (General)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Software Engineering
Education Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
General Engineering
Only at Barnsley College University Centre
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
- Heriot-Watt University
- £20,080
Barnsley College University Centre is about £6,580 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Barnsley College University Centre
- No data
- Heriot-Watt University
- £24,180
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
Heriot-Watt University
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£19,000Salary (3 years)£24,50095%Satisfaction89%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBarnsley College University Centre
Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
Heriot-Watt University
International Merit Scholarship
£500,000
Deadline: N/A
MBA 20th Anniversary Scholarship
£64,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
£21,800
Deadline: N/A
Future Planner Scholarship
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
The Dunsmore Scholarship for MScR Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
100%
Deadline: May 2026
FAQ
Barnsley College University Centre vs Heriot-Watt University: common questions
Is Barnsley College University Centre or Heriot-Watt University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £20,080 at Heriot-Watt University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £6,580 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 Heriot-Watt University?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Computer Science, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Software Engineering, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation and General Engineering.
Is Barnsley College University Centre or Heriot-Watt 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 £24,500 from Heriot-Watt University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 89% at Heriot-Watt University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Barnsley College University Centre or Heriot-Watt University offer more courses?
Heriot-Watt University lists 214 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.
What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at Heriot-Watt University?
Barnsley College University Centre teaches 9 subject areas that Heriot-Watt University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, History, Politics & International Relations, Social Work and 1 more.
What can you study at Heriot-Watt University but not at Barnsley College University Centre?
Heriot-Watt University teaches 38 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Mathematics, Ancient Languages, Design & Fashion, Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering and 30 more.
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