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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 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 School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.

Barnsley College University Centre vs London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and Business & Management (General). Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £29,200 at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: Barnsley College University Centre is about £15,700 a year cheaper.

In Sociology & Criminology, 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.

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QS World
#62
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THE World
#52
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Guardian UK
#4
N/A
Established
1895
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

No data
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£57,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
63.5%

International

International student share

34
253

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
25

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

    London School of Economics and Political Science

    108 countries · 63.5% international

    • 🇨🇳China24.8%
    • 🇺🇸United States8.7%
    • 🇮🇳India7.5%
    • 🇩🇪Germany4.9%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore4.3%

    Subjects

    4 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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      39 courses

      Typical fee £27,500 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      21 courses

      Typical fee £29,200 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      18 courses

      Typical fee £24,400 (PG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £27,500 (UG)

    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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
    £29,200

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £15,700 a year cheaper.

    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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
      100%Satisfaction91%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

    LSE Access to Education Undergraduate Scholarships

    £250,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Mohammed Al Fahim Scholarship

    £33,333

    Deadline: N/A

    Catherine and Joyce Wood Scholarship

    £26,250

    Deadline: N/A

    LSE ESRC DTP Studentships

    £23,805

    Deadline: N/A

    LSE Excellence Scholarship

    £20,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £29,200 at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London: Barnsley College University Centre is about £15,700 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 London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

    Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and History.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offer more courses?

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

    What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 15 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Animal Science and 7 more.

    What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at Barnsley College University Centre?

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 26 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Sciences (General), Economics, Media & Film Studies, Anthropology, Accounting and 18 more.

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