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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham · QS World #639

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 1 category

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Nottingham Trent

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Barnsley College University Centre and Nottingham Trent University are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Barnsley College University Centre is ahead on scholarship; Nottingham Trent University on courses.

Barnsley College University Centre vs Nottingham Trent University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Nottingham Trent University both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Building & Construction. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Nottingham Trent University offers 462 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,950 at Nottingham Trent University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,450 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Nottingham Trent University is higher. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 5 and Nottingham Trent 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
#639
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#42
N/A
Established
1843
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Barnsley College University Centre

Nottingham Trent University

No data
87.2%

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
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16%

International

International student share

34
462

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

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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    Nottingham Trent

    106 countries · 16% international

    • 🇮🇳India28.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.1%
    • 🌐Kuwait5.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.7%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.1%

    Subjects

    18 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

    Nottingham Trent University

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £17,950 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £17,950 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £17,950 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £18,700 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £17,950 (UG)

    • Animal Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £17,950 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,950 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £17,950 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,950 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,950 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,950 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,950 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,700 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,950 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,950 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Business & Management (General), Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Nottingham Trent 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
    Nottingham Trent University
    £17,950

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,450 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Nottingham Trent University
    £18,300

    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

    Nottingham Trent University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      95%Satisfaction88%

    • Animal Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      94%Satisfaction88%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction86%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction87%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
      100%Satisfaction89%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Nottingham Trent University

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Nottingham Trent University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Nottingham Trent University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,950 at Nottingham Trent University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,450 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 Nottingham Trent University?

    Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, History, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and 6 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Nottingham Trent 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 £22,500 from Nottingham Trent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 88% at Nottingham Trent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or Nottingham Trent University offer more courses?

    Nottingham Trent University lists 462 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 1 subject area that Nottingham Trent University does not, including Applied Computing.

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

    Nottingham Trent University teaches 63 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Design & Fashion, Law, Business Studies, Mathematics, Chemistry, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Management and 55 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Nottingham Trent University462 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses