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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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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Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle College University Centre 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 Newcastle College University Centre at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Newcastle College University Centre both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies and Film Production & Cinematography. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas.

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

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Barnsley College University Centre is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 3 and Newcastle College University Centre in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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N/A
Established
1894
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

Newcastle College University Centre

No data
87.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£24,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
No data

International

International student share

34
82

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

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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    Newcastle College University Centre

    No published data on international students

      Subjects

      14 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

      Newcastle College University Centre

      • Sport & Exercise Sciences

        4 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        4 courses

        Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      • Childhood & Youth Studies

        4 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        3 courses

        Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      • Film Production & Cinematography

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        5 courses

        Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      • Counselling & Psychotherapy

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        4 courses

        Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

        4 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      • Games Design & Computer Animation

        3 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        2 courses

        Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      • Education Studies

        3 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,000 (PG)

      • Software Engineering

        2 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        2 courses

        Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      • Applied Computing

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        2 courses

        Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      • Building & Construction

        2 courses

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      • Business & Management (General)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        2 courses

        Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      • Sociology & Criminology

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        2 courses

        Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      • Civil Engineering

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      • Social Work

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      Only at Barnsley College University Centre

      Only at Newcastle College University Centre

      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
      Newcastle College University Centre
      £13,000

      Newcastle College University Centre is about £500 a year cheaper.

      Postgraduate

      Barnsley College University Centre
      No data
      Newcastle College University Centre
      £13,000

      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

      Newcastle College University Centre

      • Sport & Exercise Sciences

        £19,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
        95%Satisfaction100%

      • Childhood & Youth Studies

        No dataSalary (3 years)£16,000
        100%Satisfaction96%

      • Sociology & Criminology

        No dataSalary (3 years)£16,000
        100%Satisfaction89%

      • Social Work

        No dataSalary (3 years)£16,500
        100%Satisfaction96%

      Scholarships for International Students

      Exclusive

      Barnsley College University Centre

      Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

      See details

      Deadline: N/A

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      Newcastle College University Centre

      Asylum Seeker Scholarship

      100%

      Deadline: Aug 2026

      Lisa Robson Scholarship

      100%

      Deadline: Sept 2026

      Nicky Turnbull Scholarship

      100%

      Deadline: Sept 2026

      Rachelle Waugh Scholarship

      100%

      Deadline: Sept 2026

      Newcastle College University Centre Scholarships

      £9,535

      Deadline: Sept 2026

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      FAQ

      Barnsley College University Centre vs Newcastle College University Centre: common questions

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

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

      Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Software Engineering, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and 2 more.

      Is Barnsley College University Centre or Newcastle College University Centre better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

      Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £17,500 from Newcastle College University Centre. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 100% at Newcastle College University Centre. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

      Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

      Barnsley College University Centre teaches 5 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Animal Science, Computer Science, General Engineering, History and Politics & International Relations.

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

      Newcastle College University Centre teaches 21 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Design & Fashion, Music, Media & Film Studies, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 13 more.

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      Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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      Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses