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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Chester

Chester · Guardian UK #91

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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Chester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Chester 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 Chester at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Chester both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Business & Management (General). Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £14,950 at University of Chester: Barnsley College University Centre is about £1,450 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Chester 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 Chester 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
#1501
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Guardian UK
#91
N/A
Established
1839
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 Chester

No data
83.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
28.7%

International

International student share

34
329

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

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    Chester

    52 countries · 28.7% international

    • 🇮🇳India32.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

    Subjects

    16 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 Chester

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      26 courses

      Typical fee £14,950 (PG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      16 courses

      Typical fee £14,950 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £14,950 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £14,950 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £14,950 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £14,950 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £14,950 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,950 (UG)

    • Animal Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £14,950 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £14,950 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,950 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,950 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £15,500 (PG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,950 (UG)

    Also taught at both: General Engineering.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Chester

    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 Chester
    £14,950

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £1,450 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Chester
    £15,500

    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 Chester

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction86%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      95%Satisfaction90%

    • Animal Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      94%Satisfaction87%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction73%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Chester

    NHS Learning Support Fund

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Visit Us Travel Bursary

    £100

    Deadline: N/A

    Futures Employability Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Chester: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £14,950 at University of Chester: Barnsley College University Centre is about £1,450 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 Chester?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Animal Science, History, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies and 4 more.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £21,000 from University of Chester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 90% at University of Chester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Chester lists 329 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 Chester?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 3 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Applied Computing and Civil Engineering.

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

    University of Chester teaches 57 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Archaeology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Geography (General), Marketing and 49 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Chester329 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses