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Bangor · QS World #567
Plymouth
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/3
Bangor
scored higher in 2 categories
1/3
Plymouth Marjon
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Bangor University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established.
Bangor University vs Plymouth Marjon University at a glance
Bangor University and Plymouth Marjon University both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Drama & Theatre. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,800 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bangor University is higher in 2 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £19,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £16,500 from Plymouth Marjon University. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 3 and Bangor 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
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Bangor University
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.
Bangor
60 countries · 21.5% international
- 🇮🇳India18.7%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
- 🇨🇳China12.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
- 🌐Nepal6.3%
Plymouth Marjon
No published data on international students
Subjects
7 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.
Bangor University
Plymouth Marjon University
Teacher Training
121 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £14,600 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
5 coursesTypical fee £19,000 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £15,200 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Sociology & Criminology
Psychology (General)
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Media & Film Studies
Only at Bangor University
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
- Bangor University
- £18,000
- Plymouth Marjon University
- £15,200
Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bangor University
- £19,000
- 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.
Bangor University
Plymouth Marjon University
Teacher Training
£25,000Salary (3 years)£25,00089%Satisfaction98%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,500Salary (3 years)£21,00093%Satisfaction90%Sociology & Criminology
£19,500Salary (3 years)£16,50088%Satisfaction93%Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)No data85%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBangor University
Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)
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Chevening Scholarships
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Commonwealth Master's Scholarship
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Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships
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Refugee Scholarship
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Plymouth Marjon University
Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Bangor University vs Plymouth Marjon University: common questions
Is Bangor University or Plymouth Marjon University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,800 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 Bangor University and Plymouth Marjon University?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Teacher Training, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Media & Film Studies.
Is Bangor University or Plymouth Marjon University better for Teacher Training?
Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £25,000 from Plymouth Marjon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 98% at Plymouth Marjon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bangor University or Plymouth Marjon University offer more courses?
Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.
What can you study at Bangor University but not at Plymouth Marjon University?
Bangor University teaches 45 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Music and 37 more.
What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at Bangor University?
Plymouth Marjon University teaches 11 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Education Studies, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 3 more.
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