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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

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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Gloucestershire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Gloucestershire both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology and Childhood & Youth Studies. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,930 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire 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
#1001
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Guardian UK
#103
N/A
Established
1847
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 Gloucestershire

No data
84.4%

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
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.9%

International

International student share

34
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

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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    Gloucestershire

    28 countries · 18.9% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
    • 🇮🇳India12.4%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

    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 Gloucestershire

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      19 courses

      Typical fee £17,430 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      18 courses

      Typical fee £17,430 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Fee not available

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £17,430 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £17,430 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,430 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Fee not available

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,430 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,370 (PG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,430 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,430 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,430 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,430 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,430 (UG)

    Also taught at both: General Engineering.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Gloucestershire

    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 Gloucestershire
    £17,430

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,930 a year cheaper.

    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 Gloucestershire

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      95%Satisfaction94%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction74%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
      100%Satisfaction81%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Gloucestershire

    Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Basketball Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Women's Football Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,930 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 Gloucestershire?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, History, Social Work and 4 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or University of Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 94% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Gloucestershire lists 284 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 Gloucestershire?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 3 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Animal Science and Civil Engineering.

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

    University of Gloucestershire teaches 44 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Marketing, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Music, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 36 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses