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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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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Plymouth

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Plymouth both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Civil Engineering. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

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 Plymouth in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#691
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#56
N/A
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
No
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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 Plymouth

No data
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
11.9%

International

International student share

34
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
10

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

    Plymouth

    71 countries · 11.9% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
    • 🇨🇳China12.2%
    • 🇮🇳India11%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

    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 Plymouth

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (PG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,200 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £18,700 (PG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Fee not available

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £20,100 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,700 (PG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    Also taught at both: Social Work.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Plymouth

    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 Plymouth
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Plymouth yet.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Plymouth
    £19,500

    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 Plymouth

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction83%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      100%Satisfaction79%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      100%Satisfaction80%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Plymouth

    GREAT Scholarships

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Tamar Engineering Project

    £4,500

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Plymouth: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Barnsley College University Centre and University of Plymouth?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography and 4 more.

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

    University of Plymouth lists 310 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 Plymouth?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 3 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science and Applied Computing.

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

    University of Plymouth teaches 62 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Adult Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics and 54 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 Plymouth310 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses