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Barnsley
Ipswich · Guardian UK #98
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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Suffolk
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Barnsley College University Centre and University of Suffolk are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Barnsley College University Centre is ahead on scholarship; University of Suffolk on courses.
Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Suffolk at a glance
Barnsley College University Centre and University of Suffolk both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Childhood & Youth Studies. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Suffolk offers 115 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,190 a year cheaper.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Suffolk 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 Suffolk in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Suffolk
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
Suffolk
15 countries · 3.8% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan42.7%
- 🇮🇳India19.4%
- 🇷🇴Romania19.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh1%
Subjects
13 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 Suffolk
Education Studies
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Childhood & Youth Studies
Sociology & Criminology
Games Design & Computer Animation
Business & Management (General)
Computer Science
Film Production & Cinematography
General Engineering
Counselling & Psychotherapy
History
Social Work
Politics & International Relations
Only at Barnsley College University Centre
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 Suffolk
- £15,690
Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,190 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Barnsley College University Centre
- No data
- University of Suffolk
- £15,210
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 Suffolk
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£19,000Salary (3 years)£22,00095%Satisfaction91%Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500100%Satisfaction93%Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500100%Satisfaction95%Social Work
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500100%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBarnsley College University Centre
Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary
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University of Suffolk
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Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Suffolk: common questions
Is Barnsley College University Centre or University of Suffolk cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,190 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 Suffolk?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, History, Social Work and 1 more.
Is Barnsley College University Centre or University of Suffolk better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Barnsley College University Centre, and £22,000 from University of Suffolk. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 91% at University of Suffolk. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Barnsley College University Centre or University of Suffolk offer more courses?
University of Suffolk lists 115 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 Suffolk?
Barnsley College University Centre teaches 6 subject areas that University of Suffolk does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Animal Science, Applied Computing and Civil Engineering.
What can you study at University of Suffolk but not at Barnsley College University Centre?
University of Suffolk teaches 36 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Health & Social Care, Medical Imaging, Psychology (General), Ecology & Conservation, Management, Community & Specialist Nursing, Law, Adult Nursing and 28 more.
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