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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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Plymouth Marjon University

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.

1/3

Bournemouth

scored higher in 1 category

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2/3

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Plymouth Marjon University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, scholarship). Bournemouth University is ahead on courses.

Bournemouth University vs Plymouth Marjon University at a glance

Bournemouth University and Plymouth Marjon University both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Media & Film Studies. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £5,490 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bournemouth University is higher in 4 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £31,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £16,500 from Plymouth Marjon University. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 6 and Bournemouth University in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
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#401
THE World
—
#59
Guardian UK
—
1992
Established
1840
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bournemouth University

Plymouth Marjon University

80.8%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
No data

International

International student share

225
48

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Bournemouth

73 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
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Plymouth Marjon

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    13 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.

    Bournemouth University

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at Bournemouth University

    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

    Bournemouth University
    £20,690
    Plymouth Marjon University
    £15,200

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £5,490 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Bournemouth University
    £19,690
    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.

    Bournemouth University

    Plymouth Marjon University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      81%Satisfaction90%

    • Journalism

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      79%Satisfaction94%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
      83%Satisfaction93%

    • Psychology (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      77%Satisfaction90%

    • Social Work

      £31,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
      92%Satisfaction92%

    • Forensic Science

      £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction79%

    • Applied Psychology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      76%Satisfaction90%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
      85%Satisfaction96%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      £29,000Salary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction87%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Bournemouth University

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    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Bournemouth University vs Plymouth Marjon University: common questions

    Is Bournemouth University or Plymouth Marjon University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £5,490 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 Bournemouth University and Plymouth Marjon University?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Social Work, Forensic Science, Nursing (General), Teacher Training, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 1 more.

    Is Bournemouth University or Plymouth Marjon University better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £21,000 from Plymouth Marjon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Bournemouth University and 90% at Plymouth Marjon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Bournemouth University or Plymouth Marjon University offer more courses?

    Bournemouth University lists 225 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

    What can you study at Bournemouth University but not at Plymouth Marjon University?

    Bournemouth University teaches 46 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Marketing, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management and 38 more.

    What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at Bournemouth University?

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 5 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and Performing Arts (General).

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses