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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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London Metropolitan University

Islington · 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 0 categories

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London Metropolitan

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

London Metropolitan 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 London Metropolitan University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and London Metropolitan University both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science and Building & Construction. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; London Metropolitan University offers 291 courses across 61 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £19,500 at London Metropolitan University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £6,000 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, London Metropolitan 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 London Metropolitan 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
#601
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Guardian UK
#100
N/A
Established
1848
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Barnsley College University Centre

London Metropolitan University

No data
85.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£26,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
75.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.8%

International

International student share

34
291

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
15

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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    London Metropolitan

    59 countries · 22.8% international

    • 🇮🇳India36.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.8%
    • 🌐Nepal11.1%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.2%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka2.6%

    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

    London Metropolitan University

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £20,250 (PG)

    Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at London Metropolitan 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
    London Metropolitan University
    £19,500

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £6,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    London Metropolitan University
    £20,000

    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

    London Metropolitan University

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
      100%Satisfaction95%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      95%Satisfaction85%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      100%Satisfaction92%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    London Metropolitan University

    London Met Sanctuary Scholarship

    £13,762

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Childcare Grant

    85%

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs London Metropolitan University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or London Metropolitan University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £19,500 at London Metropolitan University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £6,000 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 London Metropolitan University?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Education Studies, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Work and 4 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or London Metropolitan 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 £21,000 from London Metropolitan University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 85% at London Metropolitan University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or London Metropolitan University offer more courses?

    London Metropolitan University lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 3 subject areas that London Metropolitan University does not, including Animal Science, General Engineering and History.

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

    London Metropolitan University teaches 45 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Design & Fashion, Law, Ancient Languages, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Management, Psychology (General) and 37 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    London Metropolitan University291 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses