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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 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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3/3

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.

Barnsley College University Centre vs UCL (University College London) at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and UCL (University College London) both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Barnsley College University Centre is about £16,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 2 and UCL (University College London) in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#8
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THE World
#22
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Guardian UK
#9
N/A
Established
1826
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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

UCL (University College London)

No data
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
51.9%

International

International student share

34
1131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
18

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

    VS

    UCL (University College London)

    127 countries · 51.9% international

    • 🇨🇳China53.3%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
    • 🇮🇳India3.4%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

    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

    UCL (University College London)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      45 courses

      Typical fee £33,000 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      26 courses

      Typical fee £43,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £39,800 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      23 courses

      Typical fee £36,500 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £39,800 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £29,800 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £39,800 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £34,750 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £34,750 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £29,800 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £33,000 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £25,300 (PG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £20,500 (PG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,300 (PG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £42,700 (PG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at UCL (University College London)

    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
    UCL (University College London)
    £29,800

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £16,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    UCL (University College London)
    £34,700

    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

    UCL (University College London)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£41,500
      100%Satisfaction84%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
      100%Satisfaction87%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    UCL (University College London)

    Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

    £25,000

    Deadline: N/A

    AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

    £250

    Deadline: N/A

    Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs UCL (University College London): common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or UCL (University College London) cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Barnsley College University Centre is about £16,300 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 UCL (University College London)?

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

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

    UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

    What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at UCL (University College London)?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 4 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Social Work.

    What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at Barnsley College University Centre?

    UCL (University College London) teaches 94 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Ancient Languages, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics and 86 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses