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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 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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3/3

Bath

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bath leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.

Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Bath at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Bath both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Politics & International Relations. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £32,000 at University of Bath: Barnsley College University Centre is about £18,500 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 3 and University of Bath in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#125
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THE World
#251
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Guardian UK
#7
N/A
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Gold

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 Bath

No data
88.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£47,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
23.8%

International

International student share

34
303

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
25

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

    Bath

    96 countries · 23.8% international

    • 🇮🇳India15.2%
    • 🇨🇳China9.7%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
    • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
    • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%

    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 Bath

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      16 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £27,030 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £25,400 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £24,450 (PG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £29,500 (PG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £29,500 (PG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £25,400 (UG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Bath

    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 Bath
    £32,000

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £18,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Bath
    £29,500

    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 Bath

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      95%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      100%Satisfaction87%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      100%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Bath

    Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £12,400

    Deadline: N/A

    Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    GREAT Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Bath: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £32,000 at University of Bath: Barnsley College University Centre is about £18,500 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 Bath?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Social Work.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £26,000 from University of Bath. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 93% at University of Bath. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Bath lists 303 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 Bath?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 8 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering and History.

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

    University of Bath teaches 38 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Biochemistry, International Development, Management and 30 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 Bath303 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses