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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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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Lancashire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lancashire 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 Lancashire at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Lancashire both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,830 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Lancashire is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 3 and University of Lancashire in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#76
N/A
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

No data
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
20.5%

International

International student share

34
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
15

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

    Lancashire

    74 countries · 20.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.3%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
    • 🌐Nepal6.6%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

    Subjects

    18 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 Lancashire

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      16 courses

      Typical fee £18,040 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £18,750 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £18,040 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,330 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £17,330 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £18,040 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,330 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,330 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,330 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,330 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,040 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,790 (UG)

    • Animal Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £26,250 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,330 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, General Engineering.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Lancashire

    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 Lancashire
    £17,330

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,830 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Lancashire
    £19,250

    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 Lancashire

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      95%Satisfaction96%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      100%Satisfaction89%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Animal Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      94%Satisfaction91%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Lancashire

    Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Estranged Student Support

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Lancashire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,830 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 Lancashire?

    Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Work, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and 6 more.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £20,500 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 96% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Lancashire lists 363 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 Lancashire?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 1 subject area that University of Lancashire does not, including Politics & International Relations.

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

    University of Lancashire teaches 64 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Law, Medicine, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies and 56 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses