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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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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Southampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton 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 Southampton at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Southampton both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and Business & Management (General). Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Barnsley College University Centre is about £12,500 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
#111
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THE World
#129
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Guardian UK
#16
N/A
Established
1862
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 Southampton

No data
87%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
35.1%

International

International student share

34
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
52

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

    Southampton

    103 countries · 35.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China63.5%
    • 🇮🇳India4.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    Subjects

    15 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 Southampton

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      34 courses

      Typical fee £31,000 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      34 courses

      Typical fee £24,800 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      22 courses

      Typical fee £25,500 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £31,000 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £31,000 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £25,500 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £25,500 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £24,800 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £31,000 (UG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £26,000 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £32,500 (PG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £23,000 (PG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £24,800 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £27,400 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £24,400 (UG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Southampton

    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 Southampton
    £26,000

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £12,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Southampton
    £31,200

    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 Southampton

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Southampton

    Horizon Europe fee waiver

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Barnsley College University Centre is about £12,500 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 Southampton?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Computer Science, History, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Software Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 3 more.

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

    University of Southampton lists 545 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 Southampton?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 4 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Animal Science, Film Production & Cinematography and Social Work.

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

    University of Southampton teaches 76 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Media & Film Studies, Archaeology, Chemical Engineering and 68 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 Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses