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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Portsmouth

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.

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QS World
#662
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#55
N/A
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

No data
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.5%

International

International student share

34
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

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

    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 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £19,200 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £17,900 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      19 courses

      Typical fee £19,200 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £17,900 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      16 courses

      Typical fee £17,900 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £19,200 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £17,900 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £17,900 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £17,900 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £17,900 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,200 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,900 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Applied Computing, Social Work, Software Engineering.

    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)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction87%
    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      95%Satisfaction86%
    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      100%Satisfaction85%
    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      100%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 Portsmouth

    Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Language Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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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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