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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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 London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Barnsley College University Centre vs University of West London at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of West London both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Civil Engineering and Computer Science. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £16,750 at University of West London: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,250 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
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#108
N/A
Established
1860
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 West London

No data
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
27.1%

International

International student share

34
338

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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    West London

    64 countries · 27.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India47.8%
    • 🌐Nepal33.1%
    • 🇨🇳China2%
    • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

    Subjects

    14 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 West London

    • Building & Construction

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £16,750 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £16,750 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,750 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Fee not available

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,750 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,750 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (PG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (PG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £16,750 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,250 (PG)

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,750 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    Only at University of West London

    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 West London
    £16,750

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,250 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    University of West London
    £17,250

    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 West London

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      100%Satisfaction88%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of West London

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of West London: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £16,750 at University of West London: Barnsley College University Centre is about £3,250 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 West London?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General) and 2 more.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or University of West London offer more courses?

    University of West London lists 338 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 West London?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 5 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering and History.

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

    University of West London teaches 54 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Law, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies and 46 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 West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses