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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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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South Wales

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of South Wales 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 South Wales at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of South Wales both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and Building & Construction. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £16,200 at University of South Wales: Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,700 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of South Wales 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 South Wales in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#83
N/A
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
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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 South Wales

No data
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22%

International

International student share

34
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
23

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

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    South Wales

    71 countries · 22% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
    • 🇮🇳India16.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

    Subjects

    19 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 South Wales

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      18 courses

      Typical fee £16,800 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £16,700 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £15,850 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,700 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £16,200 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,500 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Social Work, Animal Science, General Engineering, Politics & International Relations.

    Only at University of South Wales

    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 South Wales
    £16,200

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,700 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of South Wales
    £17,900

    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 South Wales

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      95%Satisfaction87%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction83%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
      100%Satisfaction89%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of South Wales

    USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2027

    USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of South Wales: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £16,200 at University of South Wales: Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,700 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 South Wales?

    Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science and 7 more.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or University of South Wales better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £21,000 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 87% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or University of South Wales offer more courses?

    University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

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

    University of South Wales teaches 44 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Law, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 36 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 South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses