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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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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SOAS University of London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

SOAS University of London 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 SOAS University of London at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and SOAS University of London both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and History. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Barnsley College University Centre is about £10,280 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#458
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#86
N/A
Established
1916
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Barnsley College University Centre

SOAS University of London

No data
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
74.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.7%

International

International student share

34
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
27

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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    SOAS University of London

    67 countries · 25.7% international

    • 🇨🇳China10.9%
    • 🇮🇳India10.6%
    • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
    • 🇫🇷France3.6%

    Subjects

    6 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

    SOAS University of London

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      34 courses

      Typical fee £23,780 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £23,780 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £23,780 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Fee not available

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £25,320 (PG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £25,320 (PG)

    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
    SOAS University of London
    £23,780

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £10,280 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    SOAS University of London
    £25,320

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Barnsley College University Centre yet.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    SOAS University of London

    SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

    £20,000

    Deadline: May 2026

    SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

    £15,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: May 2026

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs SOAS University of London: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or SOAS 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 £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Barnsley College University Centre is about £10,280 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 SOAS University of London?

    Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and Civil Engineering.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or SOAS University of London offer more courses?

    SOAS University of London lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

    What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at SOAS University of London?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 13 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing and 5 more.

    What can you study at SOAS University of London but not at Barnsley College University Centre?

    SOAS University of London teaches 23 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Media & Film Studies, Asian Languages & Studies, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), Law, Economics and 15 more.

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