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Barnsley
Birmingham
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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University College Birmingham
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University College Birmingham 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 University College Birmingham at a glance
Barnsley College University Centre and University College Birmingham both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction and Childhood & Youth Studies. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University College Birmingham offers 115 courses across 36 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 College Birmingham, so the two cost about the same.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University College Birmingham is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 1 and University College Birmingham in 1.
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 College Birmingham
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 College Birmingham
26 countries · 47% international
- 🌐Nepal48.9%
- 🇮🇳India24.7%
- 🇨🇳China11.5%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan3.3%
Subjects
10 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 College Birmingham
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Building & Construction
Childhood & Youth Studies
Education Studies
Business & Management (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Software Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Politics & International Relations
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 College Birmingham
- £13,500
About the same.
Postgraduate
- Barnsley College University Centre
- No data
- University College Birmingham
- £17,000
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
University College Birmingham
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£19,000Salary (3 years)£20,50095%Satisfaction96%Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500100%Satisfaction98%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBarnsley College University Centre
Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
University College Birmingham
GREAT Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Vice-Chancellor's Award
100%
Deadline: N/A
Dean's Award
50%
Deadline: N/A
Early Action Scholarship
£4,500
Deadline: Jul 2026
Alumni Scholarship
25%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Barnsley College University Centre vs University College Birmingham: common questions
Is Barnsley College University Centre or University College Birmingham 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 College Birmingham, 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 College Birmingham?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Politics & International Relations.
Is Barnsley College University Centre or University College Birmingham better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £20,500 from University College Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 96% at University College Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Barnsley College University Centre or University College Birmingham offer more courses?
University College Birmingham lists 115 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.
What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at University College Birmingham?
Barnsley College University Centre teaches 9 subject areas that University College Birmingham does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, History and 1 more.
What can you study at University College Birmingham but not at Barnsley College University Centre?
University College Birmingham teaches 26 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Food Science, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Food Production & Technology, Planning & Housing, Crafts & Applied Arts and 18 more.
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