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Birmingham · QS World #416
Plymouth
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 4 datapoints
We looked at 4 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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Aston
scored higher in 2 categories
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Plymouth Marjon
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Aston University, Birmingham and Plymouth Marjon University are evenly matched: each leads in 2 of 4 categories where both have data. Aston University, Birmingham is ahead on TEF, courses; Plymouth Marjon University on established, scholarship.
Aston University, Birmingham vs Plymouth Marjon University at a glance
Aston University, Birmingham and Plymouth Marjon University both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology and Personal & Professional Development. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £7,380 a year cheaper.
In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 1 and Plymouth Marjon University in 1.
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.
Aston University, Birmingham
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.
Aston
67 countries · 22.1% international
- 🇮🇳India40.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
- 🌐Kuwait4.2%
- 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
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.
Aston University, Birmingham
Plymouth Marjon University
Psychology (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Personal & Professional Development
Media & Film Studies
Only at Aston University, Birmingham
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
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £22,580
- Plymouth Marjon University
- £15,200
Plymouth Marjon University is about £7,380 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Aston University, Birmingham
- £24,000
- Plymouth Marjon University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Plymouth Marjon University 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.
Aston University, Birmingham
Plymouth Marjon University
Psychology (General)
£24,500Salary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction90%Sociology & Criminology
£23,000Salary (3 years)£16,50089%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveAston University, Birmingham
View all scholarships →Plymouth Marjon University
Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Aston University, Birmingham vs Plymouth Marjon University: common questions
Is Aston University, Birmingham or Plymouth Marjon University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £7,380 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 Aston University, Birmingham and Plymouth Marjon University?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Personal & Professional Development and Media & Film Studies.
Is Aston University, Birmingham or Plymouth Marjon University better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £16,500 from Plymouth Marjon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Aston University, Birmingham and 93% at Plymouth Marjon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Aston University, Birmingham or Plymouth Marjon University offer more courses?
Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.
What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at Plymouth Marjon University?
Aston University, Birmingham teaches 47 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 39 more.
What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at Aston University, Birmingham?
Plymouth Marjon University teaches 14 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Journalism, Nursing (General), Social Work and 6 more.
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