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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

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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Exeter

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter 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 Exeter at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Exeter both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and History. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Barnsley College University Centre is about £11,450 a year cheaper.

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

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#136
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THE World
#170
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Guardian UK
#14
N/A
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Gold

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 Exeter

No data
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.2%

International

International student share

34
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
2

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

    Exeter

    111 countries · 22.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China25.1%
    • 🇮🇳India10.9%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

    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 Exeter

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      50 courses

      Typical fee £24,950 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      30 courses

      Typical fee £24,900 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      28 courses

      Typical fee £24,950 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      21 courses

      Typical fee £31,200 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £31,200 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £24,950 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £31,200 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £31,200 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £23,500 (PG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £29,900 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £24,950 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • 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 £31,500 (PG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Exeter

    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 Exeter
    £24,950

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £11,450 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Exeter
    £25,550

    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 Exeter

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
      100%Satisfaction91%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      95%Satisfaction89%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Exeter

    Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Exeter: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Barnsley College University Centre is about £11,450 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 Exeter?

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

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £24,000 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 89% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Exeter lists 873 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 Exeter?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 4 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Social Work.

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

    University of Exeter teaches 76 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Law, Classical Studies, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Philosophy and 68 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses