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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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 1 category

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Stirling

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Stirling are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Barnsley College University Centre is ahead on scholarship; University of Stirling on courses.

Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Stirling at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Stirling both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 3 and University of Stirling in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#560
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#50
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Established
1967
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 Stirling

No data
85%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.4%

International

International student share

34
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

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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    Stirling

    75 countries · 18.4% international

    • 🇮🇳India17.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
    • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
    • 🇨🇳China7.6%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

    Subjects

    12 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 Stirling

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of Stirling

    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 Stirling
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling 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 Stirling

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction86%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      95%Satisfaction84%

    • Social Work

      No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Animal Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      94%Satisfaction98%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

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    University of Stirling

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Stirling: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Barnsley College University Centre and University of Stirling?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Social Work, Software Engineering, Animal Science and Applied Computing.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £22,500 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 84% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Stirling lists 254 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 Stirling?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 7 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography and General Engineering.

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

    University of Stirling teaches 48 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Psychology (General), Business Studies, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, Law, English Studies, French, Mathematics and 40 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 Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses