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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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York St John University

York · Guardian UK #105

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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York St John

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

York St John University 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 York St John University at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and York St John University both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Childhood & Youth Studies. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; York St John University offers 199 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £14,000 at York St John University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £500 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, York St John University 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 York St John University 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
#1001
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Guardian UK
#105
N/A
Established
1841
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

York St John University

No data
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
37.1%

International

International student share

34
199

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

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    York St John

    35 countries · 37.1% international

    • 🌐Nepal33.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria25.4%
    • 🇮🇳India20.5%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.1%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka4%

    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

    York St John University

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    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
    York St John University
    £14,000

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Barnsley College University Centre
    No data
    York St John University
    £11,800

    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

    York St John University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      95%Satisfaction88%
    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction87%
    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction89%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    York St John University

    Sanctuary Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs York St John University: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or York St John University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £14,000 at York St John University: Barnsley College University Centre is about £500 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 York St John University?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, History, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Games Design & Computer Animation and Software Engineering.

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or York St John University 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 York St John University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Barnsley College University Centre and 88% at York St John University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or York St John University offer more courses?

    York St John University lists 199 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

    What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at York St John University?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 7 subject areas that York St John University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Animal Science, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, General Engineering and Social Work.

    What can you study at York St John University but not at Barnsley College University Centre?

    York St John University teaches 37 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including English Literature, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Marketing, Creative Writing, Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General) and 29 more.

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