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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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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Aberdeen

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen 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 of Aberdeen at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Aberdeen both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Education Studies and History. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Barnsley College University Centre is about £7,300 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen 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 of Aberdeen in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#288
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#22
N/A
Established
1495
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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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 of Aberdeen

No data
89.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.8%

International

International student share

34
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
3

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

    Aberdeen

    81 countries · 18.8% international

    • 🇨🇳China20.2%
    • 🇮🇳India14.1%
    • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

    Subjects

    11 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 of Aberdeen

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      18 courses

      Typical fee £20,800 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £20,800 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £20,800 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £20,800 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £24,800 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £24,800 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £24,800 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £20,800 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £24,800 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £24,800 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £20,800 (UG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Aberdeen

    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 of Aberdeen
    £20,800

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £7,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Aberdeen
    £23,000

    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 of Aberdeen

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      95%Satisfaction98%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Aberdeen

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Barnsley College University Centre is about £7,300 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 University of Aberdeen?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Education Studies, History, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, General Engineering and Building & Construction.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or University of Aberdeen better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £24,000 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 98% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

    University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

    What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at University of Aberdeen?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 8 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy and Social Work.

    What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Barnsley College University Centre?

    University of Aberdeen teaches 69 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Law, English Studies, Management, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering and 61 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses