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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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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Southampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent 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 Southampton, Solent University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Southampton, Solent University both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General) and Film Production & Cinematography. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £5,580 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 2 and Southampton, Solent University in 0, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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N/A
Established
1855
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

Southampton, Solent University

No data
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.9%

International

International student share

34
294

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
11

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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    Southampton

    56 countries · 14.9% international

    • 🇮🇳India39%
    • 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
    • 🌐Morocco2.4%

    Subjects

    14 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

    Southampton, Solent University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      19 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,780 (PG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,350 (PG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Southampton, Solent 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
    Southampton, Solent University
    £19,080

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £5,580 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Southampton, Solent University
    £18,350

    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

    Southampton, Solent University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      95%Satisfaction95%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      100%Satisfaction92%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Southampton, Solent University

    Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship

    £1,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Carers Bursary

    £1,200

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater community bursary

    £500

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Undergraduate Apprenticeship Bursary

    £200

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Parents bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Southampton, Solent University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Southampton, Solent University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £5,580 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 Southampton, Solent University?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, General Engineering and 2 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Southampton, Solent 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 £22,000 from Southampton, Solent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 95% at Southampton, Solent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or Southampton, Solent University offer more courses?

    Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

    What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at Southampton, Solent University?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 5 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy and History.

    What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at Barnsley College University Centre?

    Southampton, Solent University teaches 28 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Law, Music, Media & Film Studies, Social Sciences (General) and 20 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses