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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Leeds Beckett University

Leeds · 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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Leeds Beckett

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Barnsley College University Centre vs Leeds Beckett University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Leeds Beckett University both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations and Building & Construction. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Leeds Beckett University offers 318 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £16,840 at Leeds Beckett University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,340 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Leeds Beckett 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 Leeds Beckett 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
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#70
N/A
Established
1824
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Barnsley College University Centre

Leeds Beckett University

No data
85.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
85.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
19.1%

International

International student share

34
318

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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    Leeds Beckett

    65 countries · 19.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India48.8%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.6%
    • 🌐Nepal2.6%
    • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.6%

    Subjects

    16 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

    Leeds Beckett University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      33 courses

      Typical fee £16,840 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £16,840 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £16,840 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £16,840 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £18,440 (PG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,840 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,840 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £16,840 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,840 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,840 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,840 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,840 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,840 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,840 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,840 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Leeds Beckett 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
    Leeds Beckett University
    £16,840

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,340 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Leeds Beckett University
    £18,440

    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

    Leeds Beckett University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      95%Satisfaction91%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction86%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      100%Satisfaction72%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Leeds Beckett University

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Leeds Beckett University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Leeds Beckett University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £16,840 at Leeds Beckett University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,340 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 Leeds Beckett University?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Social Work, Software Engineering and 4 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Leeds Beckett 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 Leeds Beckett University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 91% at Leeds Beckett University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or Leeds Beckett University offer more courses?

    Leeds Beckett University lists 318 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 3 subject areas that Leeds Beckett University does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing and General Engineering.

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

    Leeds Beckett University teaches 51 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Design & Fashion, Management, Business Studies, Marketing, Music, Teacher Training and 43 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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    Leeds Beckett University318 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses