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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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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Bedfordshire

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Bedfordshire are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Barnsley College University Centre is ahead on scholarship; University of Bedfordshire on courses.

Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Bedfordshire both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and Education Studies. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,400 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Bedfordshire is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 4 and University of Bedfordshire in 0.

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
#1001
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Guardian UK
#99
N/A
Established
1882
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Bronze

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 Bedfordshire

No data
88.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
30.1%

International

International student share

34
306

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

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

    Bedfordshire

    31 countries · 30.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India56.2%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
    • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%

    Subjects

    15 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 Bedfordshire

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      44 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Fee not available

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,100 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Bedfordshire

    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 Bedfordshire
    £16,900

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,400 a year cheaper.

    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 Bedfordshire

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      95%Satisfaction94%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      100%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      100%Satisfaction95%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      100%Satisfaction99%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Bedfordshire

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,400 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 Bedfordshire?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, General Engineering, Social Work and 3 more.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £23,000 from University of Bedfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 94% at University of Bedfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Bedfordshire lists 306 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 Bedfordshire?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 4 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering and History.

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

    University of Bedfordshire teaches 44 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Psychology (General) and 36 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 Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses