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Barnsley
Portsmouth · QS World #662
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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Portsmouth
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth at a glance
Barnsley College University Centre and University of Portsmouth both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and Computer Science. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,400 a year cheaper.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 4 and University of Portsmouth in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Portsmouth
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
Portsmouth
96 countries · 24.5% international
- 🇮🇳India22.1%
- 🇨🇳China11.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
- 🌐Kuwait7.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
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 Portsmouth
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £17,900 (UG)
Computer Science
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
Education Studies
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £17,900 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £17,900 (UG)
Building & Construction
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Childhood & Youth Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
General Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £16,200 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Civil Engineering
Counselling & Psychotherapy
History
Also taught at both: Applied Computing, Social Work, Software Engineering.
Only at Barnsley College University Centre
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 Portsmouth
- £17,900
Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,400 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Barnsley College University Centre
- No data
- University of Portsmouth
- £18,600
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 Portsmouth
Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000100%Satisfaction87%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£19,000Salary (3 years)£24,00095%Satisfaction86%Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500100%Satisfaction85%Social Work
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500100%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBarnsley College University Centre
Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary
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University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship
£3,000
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Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship
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Sanctuary Language Bursary
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Sanctuary Scholarship
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FAQ
Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Portsmouth: common questions
Is Barnsley College University Centre or University of Portsmouth cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Barnsley College University Centre is about £4,400 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 Portsmouth?
Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Education Studies, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, General Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography and 6 more.
Is Barnsley College University Centre or University of Portsmouth better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £24,000 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 86% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Barnsley College University Centre or University of Portsmouth offer more courses?
University of Portsmouth lists 446 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 Portsmouth?
Barnsley College University Centre teaches 1 subject area that University of Portsmouth does not, including Animal Science.
What can you study at University of Portsmouth but not at Barnsley College University Centre?
University of Portsmouth teaches 66 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Management, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Accounting, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy and 58 more.
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