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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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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Northumbria

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Barnsley College University Centre is about £6,350 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 3 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#528
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#53
N/A
Established
1969
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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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

No data
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.5%

International

International student share

34
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
7

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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    Northumbria

    85 countries · 24.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India35.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
    • 🌐Kuwait4%
    • 🇨🇳China3.8%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%

    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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      21 courses

      Typical fee £19,850 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £21,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £21,500 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £19,850 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £19,850 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £19,850 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £19,850 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £21,500 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £21,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,850 (PG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £19,850 (PG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,850 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,850 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £21,500 (PG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

    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
    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £6,350 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850

    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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      95%Satisfaction83%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction89%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction78%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    GEMS Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

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

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Barnsley College University Centre is about £6,350 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Building & Construction, History, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 2 more.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £22,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 5 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing and Film Production & Cinematography.

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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 57 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, English Literature, Marketing, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General) and 49 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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