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Barnsley
Belfast · QS World #174
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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Queen's University Belfast
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Queen's University Belfast leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.
Barnsley College University Centre vs Queen's University Belfast at a glance
Barnsley College University Centre and Queen's University Belfast both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Politics & International Relations and History. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £20,800 at Queen's University Belfast: Barnsley College University Centre is about £7,300 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 2 and Queen's University Belfast 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
Queen's University Belfast
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's University Belfast
74 countries · 21.9% international
- 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
- 🇮🇳India14.3%
- 🇨🇳China11%
- 🇺🇸United States7%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia5%
Subjects
17 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's University Belfast
Civil Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £25,300 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
History
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Childhood & Youth Studies
Software Engineering
Social Work
Sociology & Criminology
Computer Science
Building & Construction
Business & Management (General)
Education Studies
General Engineering
Animal Science
Games Design & Computer Animation
Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography.
Only at Barnsley College University Centre
Only at Queen's University Belfast
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's University Belfast
- £20,800
Barnsley College University Centre is about £7,300 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
Queen's University Belfast
Social Work
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction89%Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction87%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBarnsley College University Centre
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FAQ
Barnsley College University Centre vs Queen's University Belfast: common questions
Is Barnsley College University Centre or Queen's University Belfast cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £20,800 at Queen's University Belfast: Barnsley College University Centre is about £7,300 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's University Belfast?
Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Politics & International Relations, History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Software Engineering, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Education Studies and 5 more.
Does Barnsley College University Centre or Queen's University Belfast offer more courses?
Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.
What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at Queen's University Belfast?
Barnsley College University Centre teaches 2 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences and Applied Computing.
What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at Barnsley College University Centre?
Queen's University Belfast teaches 76 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Law, Mathematics, English Studies, Management, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Anthropology, Physics and 68 more.
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