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Barnsley
Paisley · Guardian UK #115
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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West of Scotland
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Barnsley College University Centre and University of the West of Scotland are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Barnsley College University Centre is ahead on scholarship; University of the West of Scotland on courses.
Barnsley College University Centre vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance
Barnsley College University Centre and University of the West of Scotland both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Applied Computing, Childhood & Youth Studies and General Engineering. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of the West of Scotland is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher in 3 and University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland
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
West of Scotland
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
- 🌐Nepal20.4%
- 🇮🇳India19.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%
Subjects
10 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 the West of Scotland
Applied Computing
Childhood & Youth Studies
General Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Education Studies
Social Work
Business & Management (General)
Politics & International Relations
Sociology & Criminology
Only at Barnsley College University Centre
Only at University of the West of Scotland
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 the West of Scotland
- £15,500
Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Barnsley College University Centre
- No data
- University of the West of Scotland
- £16,280
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 the West of Scotland
Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500100%Satisfaction92%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£19,000Salary (3 years)£21,00095%Satisfaction91%Social Work
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500100%Satisfaction88%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBarnsley College University Centre
Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary
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University of the West of Scotland
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Barnsley College University Centre vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions
Is Barnsley College University Centre or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: Barnsley College University Centre is about £2,000 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 the West of Scotland?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Applied Computing, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, Social Work, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations and Sociology & Criminology.
Is Barnsley College University Centre or University of the West of Scotland 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 the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 91% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Barnsley College University Centre or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?
University of the West of Scotland lists 119 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 the West of Scotland?
Barnsley College University Centre teaches 9 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Software Engineering, Animal Science, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography and 1 more.
What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Barnsley College University Centre?
University of the West of Scotland teaches 39 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Chemistry, Computing & IT, Applied Psychology, Accounting, Physics and 31 more.
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