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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 1 datapoints

We looked at 1 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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Staffordshire

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Staffordshire leads in 1 of 1 categories where both have data (courses). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.

Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Staffordshire at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Staffordshire both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General) and Film Production & Cinematography. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,590 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Staffordshire is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 2 and University of Staffordshire in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#92
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Established
1914
No
Russell Group
No
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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 Staffordshire

No data
83%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
87.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
4.1%

International

International student share

34
287

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
1

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

    Staffordshire

    26 countries · 4.1% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
    • 🇮🇳India19.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

    Subjects

    17 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 Staffordshire

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      38 courses

      Typical fee £17,090 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      23 courses

      Typical fee £17,090 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £17,090 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £17,090 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £17,090 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £17,090 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,090 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,090 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,090 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,920 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,090 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,090 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,090 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    Also taught at both: Politics & International Relations, Social Work.

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Staffordshire

    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 Staffordshire
    £17,090

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,590 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of Staffordshire
    £17,500

    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 Staffordshire

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      95%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      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 Staffordshire

    Smart Scholarship

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    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Staffordshire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,590 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 Staffordshire?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Computing, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 5 more.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £20,500 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 93% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Staffordshire lists 287 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 Staffordshire?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 2 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Building & Construction and Animal Science.

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

    University of Staffordshire teaches 35 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Design & Fashion, Law, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting and 27 more.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Staffordshire287 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses