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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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Plymouth Marjon University

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.

3/4

Birkbeck

scored higher in 3 categories

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1/4

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on TEF.

Birkbeck, University of London vs Plymouth Marjon University at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and Plymouth Marjon University both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies and Psychology (General). Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £3,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 2 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £23,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £16,500 from Plymouth Marjon University. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 5 and Birkbeck, University of London in 0.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#354
QS World
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#301
THE World
—
—
Guardian UK
—
1823
Established
1840
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Birkbeck, University of London

Plymouth Marjon University

85.1%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
No data

International

International student share

361
48

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
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.

Birkbeck

60 countries · 12% international

  • 🇺🇸United States10.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇮🇳India8.6%
  • 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
  • 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
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Plymouth Marjon

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    10 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.

    Birkbeck, University of London

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at Birkbeck, University of London

    Only at Plymouth Marjon 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

    Birkbeck, University of London
    £18,500
    Plymouth Marjon University
    £15,200

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £3,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Birkbeck, University of London
    £20,850
    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.

    Birkbeck, University of London

    Plymouth Marjon University

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£16,500
      88%Satisfaction93%

    • Psychology (General)

      £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction90%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      90%Satisfaction96%

    • Journalism

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      87%Satisfaction94%

    • Applied Psychology

      £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
      83%Satisfaction90%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Birkbeck, University of London

    Bonnart Trust Sanctuary Scholarship

    £18,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Cyril Taylor Scholarships

    £15,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Breakspear scholarship

    £12,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    MA History of Art scholarship

    £6,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Legal & General Sustainable Leaders Bursary

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Birkbeck, University of London vs Plymouth Marjon University: common questions

    Is Birkbeck, University of London or Plymouth Marjon University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £3,300 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 Birkbeck, University of London and Plymouth Marjon University?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Drama & Theatre, Teacher Training, Applied Psychology and Personal & Professional Development.

    Is Birkbeck, University of London or Plymouth Marjon University better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £16,500 from Plymouth Marjon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Birkbeck, University of London and 93% at Plymouth Marjon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Birkbeck, University of London or Plymouth Marjon University offer more courses?

    Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

    What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at Plymouth Marjon University?

    Birkbeck, University of London teaches 59 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Law, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design and 51 more.

    What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 8 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Nursing (General), Social Work, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Forensic Science, Performing Arts (General) and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

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    Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses