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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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 1 category

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Kent

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Kent are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Barnsley College University Centre is ahead on scholarship; University of Kent on courses.

Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Kent at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Kent both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Computer Science and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £23,500 at University of Kent: Barnsley College University Centre is about £10,000 a year cheaper.

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

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#415
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#47
N/A
Established
1965
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 Kent

No data
84%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16%

International

International student share

34
335

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

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

    Kent

    85 countries · 16% international

    • 🇮🇳India9.9%
    • 🇨🇳China6.8%
    • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
    • 🇫🇷France5.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

    Subjects

    12 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 Kent

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £19,300 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      18 courses

      Typical fee £23,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £23,500 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £19,300 (PG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Fee not available

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Fee not available

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £20,700 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £23,500 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £23,500 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £19,300 (UG)

    • Animal Science

      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

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Kent

    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 Kent
    £23,500

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £10,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Kent
    £20,700

    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 Kent

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction83%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      95%Satisfaction88%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
      100%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 Kent

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Kent: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £23,500 at University of Kent: Barnsley College University Centre is about £10,000 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 Kent?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Software Engineering, Social Work, Animal Science and General Engineering.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £24,500 from University of Kent. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 88% at University of Kent. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Kent lists 335 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 Kent?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 7 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering and Counselling & Psychotherapy.

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

    University of Kent teaches 51 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Physics, Biology, Law, Applied Psychology, Mathematics, Psychology (General) and 43 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 Kent335 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses