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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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

VS

3/3

Bristol

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol 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 Bristol at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Bristol both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Barnsley College University Centre is about £17,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 2 and University of Bristol in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#57
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THE World
#80
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Guardian UK
#13
N/A
Established
1876
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 Bristol

No data
88%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
33.6%

International

International student share

34
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
54

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

    Bristol

    104 countries · 33.6% international

    • 🇨🇳China53.5%
    • 🇮🇳India7.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

    Subjects

    14 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 Bristol

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £25,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £31,300 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £33,400 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £25,500 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £28,200 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £36,300 (PG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £31,300 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £31,300 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £25,500 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £31,300 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £25,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,300 (PG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Animal Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £32,900 (PG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Bristol

    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 Bristol
    £31,300

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £17,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Bristol
    £28,460

    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 Bristol

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
      100%Satisfaction82%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Bristol

    Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Black heritage PhD scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    British Council scholarships for Women

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Bristol: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Barnsley College University Centre is about £17,800 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 Bristol?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Education Studies, History, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Social Work, Childhood & Youth Studies and 2 more.

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

    University of Bristol lists 479 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 Bristol?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 5 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Applied Computing and Counselling & Psychotherapy.

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

    University of Bristol teaches 69 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Mathematics, Economics, Management, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Law, Social Policy & Public Policy, Dentistry 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 Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses