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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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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Teesside

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Teesside 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 Teesside University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and Teesside University both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Games Design & Computer Animation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Sociology & Criminology. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,000 at Teesside University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,500 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Teesside University is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 3 and Teesside 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
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#95
N/A
Established
1930
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

Teesside University

No data
89%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
28.5%

International

International student share

34
211

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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    Teesside

    51 countries · 28.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India37.1%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
    • 🇨🇳China8.5%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%

    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

    Teesside University

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      16 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at Teesside 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
    Teesside University
    £17,000

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,500 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

    Teesside University

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction87%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      95%Satisfaction94%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      100%Satisfaction99%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Teesside University

    Brittan Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: Oct 2026

    Santander Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leaver Bursary

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Beth Mead Scholarship

    £1,200

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Santander Brighter Futures

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs Teesside University: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,000 at Teesside University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,500 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 Teesside University?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Games Design & Computer Animation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, History, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography and 3 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or Teesside 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 £19,500 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 94% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 4 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, Animal Science and Applied Computing.

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

    Teesside University teaches 40 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, English Studies and 32 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses