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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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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Newcastle

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University 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 Newcastle University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Newcastle University both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £12,250 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 1 and Newcastle 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
#149
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THE World
#144
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Guardian UK
#23
N/A
Established
1834
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

Newcastle University

No data
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£38,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.1%

International

International student share

34
502

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
4

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

    91 countries · 22.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China43.8%
    • 🇮🇳India8.5%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
    • 🌐Kuwait3.3%
    • 🌐Cyprus (Non-European Union)3.2%

    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

    Newcastle University

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      23 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      21 courses

      Typical fee £31,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      16 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £25,900 (PG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £24,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £24,500 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £24,500 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £25,750 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £24,500 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £30,050 (PG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £32,300 (PG)

    • Animal Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (PG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £24,500 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Newcastle 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
    Newcastle University
    £25,750

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £12,250 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Newcastle University
    £30,700

    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 University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      95%Satisfaction98%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      100%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

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    Deadline: N/A

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    Newcastle University

    Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Newcastle University: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £12,250 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 University?

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

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Newcastle 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 Newcastle University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 98% at Newcastle University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 3 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Software Engineering, Applied Computing and Social Work.

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

    Newcastle University teaches 83 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics, Linguistics, Business Studies, Clinical Specialities, Media & Film Studies, Physics and 75 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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