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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/9

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

6/9

Plymouth

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses.

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Plymouth at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and University of Plymouth both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre and Business Studies. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: Liverpool Hope University is about £3,970 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: Liverpool Hope University is about £3,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Plymouth is higher in 20 and Liverpool Hope University in 3, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £17,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £21,000 from University of Plymouth. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 13 and University of Plymouth in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#691
#1501
THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#56
1844
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Liverpool Hope University

University of Plymouth

89.3%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
11.9%

International

International student share

635
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
10

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.

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%
VS

Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

Subjects

38 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.

Liverpool Hope University

University of Plymouth

Also taught at both: Physical Geography & Climate, Social Work, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Economics, Human Geography & Environment, Nutrition & Dietetics, Ecology & Conservation, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Geography (General), Fine Art, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Liverpool Hope University

Only at University of Plymouth

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

Liverpool Hope University
£15,230
University of Plymouth
£19,200

Liverpool Hope University is about £3,970 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
University of Plymouth
£19,500

Liverpool Hope University is about £3,000 a year cheaper.

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.

Liverpool Hope University

University of Plymouth

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    94%SatisfactionNo data

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction74%

  • Childhood & Youth Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    95%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction72%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Creative Writing

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction98%

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Marketing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    79%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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University of Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Plymouth: common questions

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of Plymouth cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: Liverpool Hope University is about £3,970 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: Liverpool Hope University is about £3,000 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 Liverpool Hope University and University of Plymouth?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Law, Creative Writing, Education Studies, Marketing and 26 more.

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of Plymouth better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £22,500 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Liverpool Hope University and 83% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool Hope University or University of Plymouth offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and University of Plymouth lists 310 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at University of Plymouth?

Liverpool Hope University teaches 18 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, English Literature, History of Art & Design, Dance, Health & Social Care, English Language, Philosophy and 10 more.

What can you study at University of Plymouth but not at Liverpool Hope University?

University of Plymouth teaches 40 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dentistry, Marine Engineering & Technology, English Studies and 32 more.

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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Plymouth310 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses