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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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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.

2/3

Bristol

scored higher in 2 categories

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1/3

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Bristol, UWE vs Plymouth Marjon University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Plymouth Marjon University both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology and Education Studies. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £550 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 4 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £29,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £16,500 from Plymouth Marjon University. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 6 and Bristol, UWE in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
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#601
THE World
—
#66
Guardian UK
—
1969
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.

Bristol, UWE

Plymouth Marjon University

86%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
No data

International

International student share

257
48

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
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.

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India14%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
  • 🇨🇳China4.5%
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Plymouth Marjon

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    15 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.

    Bristol, UWE

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at Bristol, UWE

    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

    Bristol, UWE
    £15,750
    Plymouth Marjon University
    £15,200

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £550 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Bristol, UWE
    £16,250
    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.

    Bristol, UWE

    Plymouth Marjon University

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£16,500
      87%Satisfaction93%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£16,500
      86%Satisfaction88%

    • Psychology (General)

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      81%Satisfaction90%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
      81%Satisfaction96%

    • Forensic Science

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction79%

    • Teacher Training

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      90%Satisfaction98%

    • Social Work

      £29,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
      82%Satisfaction92%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      £29,500Salary (3 years)No data
      96%Satisfaction87%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Bristol, UWE

    College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

    £9,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary

    £5,760

    Deadline: N/A

    Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

    College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

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    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Bristol, UWE vs Plymouth Marjon University: common questions

    Is Bristol, UWE or Plymouth Marjon University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £550 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 Bristol, UWE and Plymouth Marjon University?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Teacher Training, Personal & Professional Development and 3 more.

    Is Bristol, UWE or Plymouth Marjon University better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £16,500 from Plymouth Marjon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Bristol, UWE and 93% at Plymouth Marjon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Bristol, UWE or Plymouth Marjon University offer more courses?

    Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

    What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Plymouth Marjon University?

    Bristol, UWE teaches 57 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Architecture, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation and 49 more.

    What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at Bristol, UWE?

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 3 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Nursing (General), Applied Psychology and Performing Arts (General).

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    Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses