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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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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Robert Gordon

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Robert Gordon University leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.

Barnsley College University Centre vs Robert Gordon University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Robert Gordon University both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Computer Science and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,800 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon 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
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#81
N/A
Established
1729
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Barnsley College University Centre

Robert Gordon University

No data
87.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
88.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.4%

International

International student share

34
151

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
43

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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    Robert Gordon

    48 countries · 14.4% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
    • 🇮🇳India16.2%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
    • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%

    Subjects

    12 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

    Robert Gordon University

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £18,620 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,860 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Robert Gordon 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
    Robert Gordon University
    £18,300

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Robert Gordon University
    £19,060

    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

    Robert Gordon University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      95%Satisfaction92%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      100%Satisfaction88%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Robert Gordon University

    Bolashak Scholarship Programme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Chevening Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Robert Gordon University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Robert Gordon University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,800 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 Robert Gordon University?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: General Engineering, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Film Production & Cinematography.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Robert Gordon 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 £23,000 from Robert Gordon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 92% at Robert Gordon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or Robert Gordon University offer more courses?

    Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 7 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Software Engineering, Animal Science, Business & Management (General), History and Politics & International Relations.

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

    Robert Gordon University teaches 39 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Law, Design & Fashion, Information & Library Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing and 31 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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    Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses