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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Swansea University

Swansea · QS World #322

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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Swansea

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Swansea 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 Swansea University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Swansea University both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Politics & International Relations and Business & Management (General). Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Swansea University offers 916 courses across 97 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £21,550 at Swansea University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £8,050 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Swansea University is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 3 and Swansea University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#322
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THE World
#301
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Guardian UK
#32
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Established
1920
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

Swansea University

No data
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£31,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.1%

International

International student share

34
916

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

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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    Swansea

    73 countries · 14.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India25.4%
    • 🇨🇳China12.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.2%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.5%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.9%

    Subjects

    15 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

    Swansea University

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Swansea 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
    Swansea University
    £21,550

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £8,050 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    Swansea University
    £22,950

    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

    Swansea University

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      100%Satisfaction87%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      100%Satisfaction75%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      95%Satisfaction96%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      100%Satisfaction82%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

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    Deadline: N/A

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    Swansea University

    History and Heritage Studies: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with Museum Wales (RS950)

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship (Fully Funded) in History with The National Archives (RS948)

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    History: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Studentship in History with Museum Wales (RS949)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    PhD Studentship in Sustainable Fusion Steels: Whole Lifecycle Design of Tokamak Vacuum Vessel Steels (RS964)

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarships 2025/26

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Swansea University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Swansea University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £21,550 at Swansea University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £8,050 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 Swansea University?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction and 3 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Swansea 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 Swansea University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 96% at Swansea University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or Swansea University offer more courses?

    Swansea University lists 916 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 4 subject areas that Swansea University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Animal Science, Applied Computing and Film Production & Cinematography.

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

    Swansea University teaches 82 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Law, Economics, Mathematics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Teacher Training, Business Studies and 74 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Swansea University916 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses