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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

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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Lancaster

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Lancaster 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 Lancaster University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Lancaster University both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations and Sociology & Criminology. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £28,680 at Lancaster University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £15,180 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Lancaster University is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 2 and Lancaster University in 1.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#164
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THE World
#184
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Guardian UK
#10
N/A
Established
1964
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

Lancaster University

No data
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.4%

International

International student share

34
526

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
11

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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    Lancaster

    83 countries · 22.4% international

    • 🇨🇳China41.1%
    • 🇮🇳India9.8%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
    • 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

    Subjects

    13 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

    Lancaster University

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      32 courses

      Typical fee £28,680 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      21 courses

      Typical fee £23,750 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      21 courses

      Typical fee £23,750 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £20,950 (PG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £23,750 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £31,820 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £30,300 (PG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £20,950 (PG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £23,750 (UG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Lancaster 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
    Lancaster University
    £28,680

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £15,180 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Lancaster University
    £24,300

    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

    Lancaster University

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      95%Satisfaction99%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      100%Satisfaction94%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Lancaster University

    India Scholarship – Postgraduate

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    LPDP Scholarship 2026

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Master's Scholarship for Black British Students

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Fulgoni Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Lancaster University: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £28,680 at Lancaster University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £15,180 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 Lancaster University?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering and 1 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Lancaster 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 £24,000 from Lancaster University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 99% at Lancaster University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 6 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Film Production & Cinematography.

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

    Lancaster University teaches 58 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Linguistics, Economics, Law, Marketing, Chemical Engineering and 50 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses