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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Manchester

Manchester · QS World #40

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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Manchester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Manchester 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 Manchester at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Manchester both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Civil Engineering and Sociology & Criminology. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Manchester offers 1,041 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £32,300 at University of Manchester: Barnsley College University Centre is about £18,800 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
#40
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THE World
#56
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Guardian UK
#29
N/A
Established
1824
No
Russell Group
Yes
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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 Manchester

No data
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
40%

International

International student share

34
1041

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
6

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

    Manchester

    120 countries · 40% international

    • 🇨🇳China51%
    • 🇮🇳India7.6%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    Subjects

    14 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 Manchester

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of 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 Manchester
    £32,300

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £18,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Manchester
    £24,700

    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 Manchester

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      100%Satisfaction84%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Manchester

    Spärck AI Scholarship

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    The Sadler Bursary

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Bason Family Bursary

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Cowrie Foundation Scholarships

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Accommodation Bursary

    £2,050

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Manchester: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £32,300 at University of Manchester: Barnsley College University Centre is about £18,800 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 Manchester?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Civil Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Social Work, Software Engineering, Applied Computing and 2 more.

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

    University of Manchester lists 1,041 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 Manchester?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 5 subject areas that University of Manchester does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Animal Science and Film Production & Cinematography.

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

    University of Manchester teaches 102 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Physics, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Economics, Management, Chemistry and 94 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Manchester1,041 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses