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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Bradford

Bradford · QS World #497

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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Bradford

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bradford 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 Bradford at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Bradford both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Software Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Civil Engineering. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Bradford offers 211 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £16,890 at University of Bradford: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,390 a year cheaper.

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 Bradford in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#497
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#64
N/A
Established
1966
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 of Bradford

No data
82.9%

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
78.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.1%

International

International student share

34
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
23

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

    Bradford

    45 countries · 25.1% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
    • 🇮🇳India16.1%
    • 🌐Kuwait5%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%

    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 Bradford

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £16,890 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Fee not available

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £16,890 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,100 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,890 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £15,700 (PG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (PG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Fee not available

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,500 (PG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,100 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,890 (UG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Bradford

    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 Bradford
    £16,890

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,390 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Bradford
    £15,700

    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 Bradford

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction83%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction82%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction77%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Bradford

    Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan

    £35,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Disabled Students' Allowance

    £26,291

    Deadline: N/A

    MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)

    £10,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    NHS Learning Support Fund

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Bradford: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £16,890 at University of Bradford: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,390 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 Bradford?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Software Engineering, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, General Engineering, Social Work, Building & Construction, Sociology & Criminology and Counselling & Psychotherapy.

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

    University of Bradford lists 211 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 Bradford?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 8 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Film Production & Cinematography and History.

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

    University of Bradford teaches 38 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Law, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Biomedical Engineering, Forensic Science, Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 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 Bradford211 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses