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Barnsley
London · QS World #103
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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Queen Mary University of London
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Queen Mary University of London 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 Queen Mary University of London at a glance
Barnsley College University Centre and Queen Mary University of London both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Computer Science and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Barnsley College University Centre is about £15,950 a year cheaper.
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
Queen Mary University of London
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
Queen Mary University of London
119 countries · 32.1% international
- 🇮🇳India18.1%
- 🇨🇳China17.6%
- 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%
Subjects
11 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
Queen Mary University of London
Politics & International Relations
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
24 coursesTypical fee £26,950 (UG)
Computer Science
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £32,950 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £32,950 (UG)
History
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £26,950 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Education Studies
General Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Applied Computing
Civil Engineering
Sociology & Criminology
Only at Barnsley College University Centre
Only at Queen Mary University of London
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
- Queen Mary University of London
- £29,450
Barnsley College University Centre is about £15,950 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBarnsley College University Centre
Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
Queen Mary University of London
Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship
£800,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
MSc in Management of IP Scholarships
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship
£7,875
Deadline: May 2026
Law Progression Scholarship
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Barnsley College University Centre vs Queen Mary University of London: common questions
Is Barnsley College University Centre or Queen Mary University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Barnsley College University Centre is about £15,950 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 Queen Mary University of London?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, General Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering and Sociology & Criminology.
Does Barnsley College University Centre or Queen Mary University of London offer more courses?
Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.
What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at Queen Mary University of London?
Barnsley College University Centre teaches 8 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Animal Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography and Social Work.
What can you study at Queen Mary University of London but not at Barnsley College University Centre?
Queen Mary University of London teaches 70 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Economics, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Dentistry, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, English Studies and 62 more.
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