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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Keele University

Keele · QS World #801

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 1 datapoints

We looked at 1 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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Keele

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Keele University leads in 1 of 1 categories where both have data (courses). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.

Barnsley College University Centre vs Keele University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Keele University both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Childhood & Youth Studies. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Keele University offers 426 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £18,200 at Keele University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,700 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Keele University is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 3 and Keele 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
#801
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#73
N/A
Established
1949
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

Keele University

No data
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
8.5%

International

International student share

34
426

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
1

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

    Keele

    56 countries · 8.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India14.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria12.9%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
    • 🇨🇳China4.7%

    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

    Keele University

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      18 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Fee not available

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

    • Animal Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £20,800 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Applied Computing, General Engineering.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Keele 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
    Keele University
    £18,200

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,700 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Keele University
    £18,200

    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

    Keele University

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction86%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      95%Satisfaction84%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      100%Satisfaction96%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Keele University

    Postgraduate Global Scholarship (international) 2026

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Keele University: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £18,200 at Keele University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,700 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 Keele University?

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

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Keele 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 £23,000 from Keele University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 84% at Keele University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Keele University lists 426 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 2 subject areas that Keele University does not, including Building & Construction and Film Production & Cinematography.

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

    Keele University teaches 62 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Chemistry, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Environmental Sciences, Pharmacy and 54 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Keele University426 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses