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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University for the Creative Arts

Farnham

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 1 datapoints

We looked at 1 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 for the Creative Arts

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University for the Creative Arts leads in 1 of 1 categories where both have data (courses). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.

Barnsley College University Centre vs University for the Creative Arts at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University for the Creative Arts both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation and Computer Science. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University for the Creative Arts offers 194 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

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
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Guardian UK
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N/A
Established
1866
No
Russell Group
No
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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

University for the Creative Arts

No data
78.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£25,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.6%

International

International student share

34
194

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
1

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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    University for the Creative Arts

    56 countries · 14.6% international

    • 🇨🇳China26%
    • 🇮🇳India21.5%
    • 🌐Nepal15.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.8%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka3.2%

    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 for the Creative Arts

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      29 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      16 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,230 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,020 (PG)

    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 for the Creative Arts
    £17,500

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University for the Creative Arts
    £18,020

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Barnsley College University Centre yet.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University for the Creative Arts

    2026 Venice Art Biennale Fellowship

    £3,300

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University for the Creative Arts: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or University for the Creative Arts cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,000 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 University for the Creative Arts?

    Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Applied Computing and Software Engineering.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or University for the Creative Arts offer more courses?

    University for the Creative Arts lists 194 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

    What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at University for the Creative Arts?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 14 subject areas that University for the Creative Arts does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Animal Science, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering and 6 more.

    What can you study at University for the Creative Arts but not at Barnsley College University Centre?

    University for the Creative Arts teaches 9 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Design & Fashion, Fine Art, Business Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Architecture, Media & Film Studies and 1 more.

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