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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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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Liverpool

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool 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 Liverpool at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Liverpool both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations and History. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Barnsley College University Centre is about £18,500 a year cheaper.

In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#139
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THE World
#143
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Guardian UK
#28
N/A
Established
1881
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 Liverpool

No data
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.1%

International

International student share

34
793

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

    Liverpool

    93 countries · 24.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China40.6%
    • 🇮🇳India17.1%
    • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

    Subjects

    13 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 Liverpool

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      35 courses

      Typical fee £27,000 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      34 courses

      Typical fee £27,000 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      30 courses

      Typical fee £27,000 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £34,000 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (PG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £34,000 (PG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £28,000 (PG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £29,000 (PG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £28,000 (UG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Liverpool

    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 Liverpool
    £32,000

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £18,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Liverpool
    £30,000

    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 Liverpool

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Liverpool

    Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Barnsley College University Centre is about £18,500 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 Liverpool?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, History, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, General Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Software Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography and 1 more.

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

    University of Liverpool lists 793 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 Liverpool?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 6 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Animal Science and Social Work.

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

    University of Liverpool teaches 81 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Music, Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, Media & Film Studies, Law, Mathematics, English Studies, Business Studies and 73 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 Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses