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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #68

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

Birmingham

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Birmingham 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 Birmingham at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Birmingham both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, History and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: Barnsley College University Centre is about £13,590 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Birmingham 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 Birmingham in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#68
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THE World
#98
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Guardian UK
#18
N/A
Established
1900
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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 of Birmingham

No data
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£38,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.2%

International

International student share

34
663

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

    Birmingham

    104 countries · 31.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China55.7%
    • 🇮🇳India9.4%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2%

    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 Birmingham

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      28 courses

      Typical fee £28,080 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      23 courses

      Typical fee £27,090 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £11,250 (PG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      15 courses

      Fee not available

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £11,740 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £22,880 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £10,900 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £27,090 (PG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £11,340 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £12,150 (PG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £22,910 (PG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £26,180 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £34,740 (PG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £11,250 (PG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Birmingham

    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 Birmingham
    £27,090

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £13,590 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Birmingham
    £23,390

    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 Birmingham

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      95%Satisfaction88%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction83%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
      100%Satisfaction90%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Birmingham

    Enhanced Chamberlain Award

    £3,500

    Deadline: N/A

    University Music Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    University Music Scholarships

    £1,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Birmingham: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: Barnsley College University Centre is about £13,590 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 Birmingham?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, History, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Social Work and 3 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or University of 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 £25,000 from University of Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 88% at University of Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Birmingham lists 663 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 Birmingham?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 4 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Animal Science and Applied Computing.

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

    University of Birmingham teaches 86 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Law, Health & Social Care, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Geology & Earth Sciences, International Development, Physics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 78 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Birmingham663 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses