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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Greater Manchester

Bolton

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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Greater Manchester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Greater Manchester both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Business & Management (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Barnsley College University Centre is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 2 and University of Greater Manchester in 1.

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
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Guardian UK
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N/A
Established
2024
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 Greater Manchester

No data
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.4%

International

International student share

34
281

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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    Greater Manchester

    30 countries · 25.4% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
    • 🇮🇳India10.8%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%

    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 Greater Manchester

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      25 courses

      Typical fee £23,440 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,500 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    Also taught at both: Politics & International Relations.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Greater Manchester

    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 Greater Manchester
    £17,500

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Greater Manchester
    £17,500

    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 Greater Manchester

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      95%Satisfaction100%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500
      100%Satisfaction91%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500
      100%Satisfaction78%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Greater Manchester

    Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,000 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 Greater Manchester?

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

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £17,500 from University of Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 100% at University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?

    University of Greater Manchester lists 281 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 Greater Manchester?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 3 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing and History.

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

    University of Greater Manchester teaches 40 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Dentistry, Dance, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Law, Computing & IT and 32 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Greater Manchester281 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses