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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield · 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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Sheffield Hallam

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Sheffield Hallam 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 Sheffield Hallam University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Sheffield Hallam University both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and Sociology & Criminology. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Sheffield Hallam 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 Sheffield Hallam 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
#63
N/A
Established
1843
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

Sheffield Hallam University

No data
82.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
86.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.3%

International

International student share

34
365

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
12

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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    Sheffield Hallam

    44 countries · 14.3% international

    • 🇮🇳India53%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria15.5%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan7%
    • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
    • 🌐Myanmar (Burma)3.5%

    Subjects

    18 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

    Sheffield Hallam University

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      19 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Fee not available

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £21,880 (PG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,000 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    Also taught at both: Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, General Engineering.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Sheffield Hallam 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
    Sheffield Hallam University
    £18,000

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,500 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

    Sheffield Hallam University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      95%Satisfaction88%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction83%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction86%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
      100%Satisfaction76%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Sheffield Hallam University

    GREAT Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    TASS: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Executive MBA Scholarships

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Transform Together Scholarships

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Award

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Sheffield Hallam University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Sheffield Hallam University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,500 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 Sheffield Hallam University?

    Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Politics & International Relations and 6 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Sheffield Hallam 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 £22,500 from Sheffield Hallam University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 88% at Sheffield Hallam University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or Sheffield Hallam University offer more courses?

    Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 1 subject area that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Animal Science.

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

    Sheffield Hallam University teaches 66 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Medical Imaging, Nutrition & Dietetics, Law and 58 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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