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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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Arts University Bournemouth
scored higher in 1 category
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Plymouth Marjon
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Arts University Bournemouth and Plymouth Marjon University are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on courses; Plymouth Marjon University on established.
Arts University Bournemouth vs Plymouth Marjon University at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and Plymouth Marjon University both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies and Personal & Professional Development. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £4,750 a year cheaper.
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.
Arts University Bournemouth
Plymouth Marjon University
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.
Arts University Bournemouth
35 countries · 13.5% international
- 🇨🇳China17.8%
- 🇮🇳India12.9%
- 🇺🇸United States8.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🌐Iceland3%
Plymouth Marjon
No published data on international students
Subjects
4 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.
Arts University Bournemouth
Plymouth Marjon University
Drama & Theatre
Media & Film Studies
Personal & Professional Development
Performing Arts (General)
Only at Arts University Bournemouth
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
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,950
- Plymouth Marjon University
- £15,200
Plymouth Marjon University is about £4,750 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- Plymouth Marjon University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Plymouth Marjon University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
See details
Deadline: N/A
Plymouth Marjon University
Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs Plymouth Marjon University: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or Plymouth Marjon University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £4,750 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 Arts University Bournemouth and Plymouth Marjon University?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Personal & Professional Development and Performing Arts (General).
Does Arts University Bournemouth or Plymouth Marjon University offer more courses?
Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Plymouth Marjon University?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 9 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and 1 more.
What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
Plymouth Marjon University teaches 14 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Journalism, Nursing (General), Social Work, Sociology & Criminology and 6 more.
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