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Barnsley
Bridgwater
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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University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Barnsley College University Centre and University Centre Somerset are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Barnsley College University Centre is ahead on courses; University Centre Somerset on scholarship.
Barnsley College University Centre vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
Barnsley College University Centre and University Centre Somerset both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset, so the two cost about the same.
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
University Centre Somerset
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
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
Subjects
5 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
University Centre Somerset
Childhood & Youth Studies
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
History
Applied Computing
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
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
About the same.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBarnsley College University Centre
Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary
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University Centre Somerset
Alumni Bursary
£1,000
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HE Bursary
£600
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Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
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HE Diagnostic Support Fund
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HE Technical Support Fund
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FAQ
Barnsley College University Centre vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
Is Barnsley College University Centre or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset, so the two cost about the same. 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 University Centre Somerset?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History and Applied Computing.
Does Barnsley College University Centre or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at University Centre Somerset?
Barnsley College University Centre teaches 14 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Animal Science, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Computer Science and 6 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Barnsley College University Centre?
University Centre Somerset teaches 9 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Adult Nursing, Mechanical Engineering and 1 more.
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