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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Open University

None · THE World #801

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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Open

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Barnsley College University Centre vs Open University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Open University both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and History. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Open University is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 4 and Open 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
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
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N/A
Established
1969
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

Open University

No data
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
72.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
0.2%

International

International student share

34
337

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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    Open

    25 countries · 0.2% international

    • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
    • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
    • 🇫🇷France6.7%
    • 🇨🇳China4.4%
    • 🇮🇳India4.4%

    Subjects

    13 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

    Open University

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Open 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
    Open University
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University 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

    Open University

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£17,000
      100%Satisfaction89%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
      100%Satisfaction93%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      95%Satisfaction92%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Open University

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Open University: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Barnsley College University Centre and Open University?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), History, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, General Engineering, Social Work, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Politics & International Relations and 1 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Open 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 £26,000 from Open University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 92% at Open University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 6 subject areas that Open University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering and Film Production & Cinematography.

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

    Open University teaches 55 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Law, Humanities, Psychology (General), Mathematics, English Language, Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physics and 47 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses