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Barnsley
Belfast · QS World #595
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 1 category
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Ulster
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Barnsley College University Centre and Ulster University are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Barnsley College University Centre is ahead on scholarship; Ulster University on courses.
Barnsley College University Centre vs Ulster University at a glance
Barnsley College University Centre and Ulster University both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,490 at Ulster University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,990 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 3 and Ulster University in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Barnsley College University Centre
Ulster University
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
Ulster
45 countries · 32.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
- 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
- 🇮🇳India12.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%
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
Ulster University
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Sociology & Criminology
Civil Engineering
Social Work
Building & Construction
Film Production & Cinematography
Games Design & Computer Animation
General Engineering
History
Software Engineering
Politics & International Relations
Counselling & Psychotherapy
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
- Ulster University
- £17,490
Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,990 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
Ulster University
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£19,000Salary (3 years)No data95%Satisfaction82%Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction84%Social Work
No dataSalary (3 years)No data100%Satisfaction96%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBarnsley College University Centre
Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary
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Ulster University
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Barnsley College University Centre vs Ulster University: common questions
Is Barnsley College University Centre or Ulster University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,490 at Ulster University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,990 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 Ulster University?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Social Work, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, General Engineering, History, Software Engineering and 2 more.
Does Barnsley College University Centre or Ulster University offer more courses?
Ulster University lists 170 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.
What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at Ulster University?
Barnsley College University Centre teaches 5 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Animal Science, Applied Computing and Business & Management (General).
What can you study at Ulster University but not at Barnsley College University Centre?
Ulster University teaches 52 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Law, Accounting, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Irish Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering and 44 more.
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