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Barnsley
Plymouth
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 1 datapoints
We looked at 1 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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Plymouth Marjon
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Plymouth Marjon University leads in 1 of 1 categories where both have data (courses). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.
Barnsley College University Centre vs Plymouth Marjon University at a glance
Barnsley College University Centre and Plymouth Marjon University both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies and Social Work. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £1,700 a year cheaper.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Plymouth Marjon University 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 Plymouth Marjon University in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Barnsley College University Centre
Plymouth Marjon University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
Plymouth Marjon
No published data on international students
Subjects
5 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
Plymouth Marjon University
Sport & Exercise Sciences
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £15,200 (UG)
Education Studies
Social Work
Sociology & Criminology
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Only at Barnsley 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
- Plymouth Marjon University
- £15,200
Barnsley College University Centre is about £1,700 a year cheaper.
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
Plymouth Marjon University
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£19,000Salary (3 years)£21,00095%Satisfaction90%Social Work
No dataSalary (3 years)£16,500100%Satisfaction92%Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)£16,500100%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBarnsley College University Centre
Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
Plymouth Marjon University
Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Barnsley College University Centre vs Plymouth Marjon University: common questions
Is Barnsley College University Centre or Plymouth Marjon University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £1,700 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 Plymouth Marjon University?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology and Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Is Barnsley College University Centre or Plymouth Marjon 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 £21,000 from Plymouth Marjon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 90% at Plymouth Marjon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Barnsley College University Centre or Plymouth Marjon University offer more courses?
Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.
What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at Plymouth Marjon University?
Barnsley College University Centre teaches 14 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Business & Management (General) and 6 more.
What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at Barnsley College University Centre?
Plymouth Marjon University teaches 13 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Applied Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 5 more.
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