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Barnsley
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.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Barnsley College University Centre
SOAS 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
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 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
34 coursesTypical fee £23,780 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
History
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Sociology & Criminology
Civil Engineering
Only at Barnsley College University Centre
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
ExclusiveBarnsley College University Centre
Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
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
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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