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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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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

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 2 categories

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1/3

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Newcastle College University Centre vs Plymouth Marjon University at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and Plymouth Marjon University both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Counselling & Psychotherapy. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 2 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £17,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £21,000 from Plymouth Marjon University. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 3 and Plymouth Marjon University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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1894
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.

Newcastle College University Centre

Plymouth Marjon University

87.9%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
No data

International

International student share

82
48

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
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.

Newcastle College University Centre

No published data on international students

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    Plymouth Marjon

    No published data on international students

      Subjects

      11 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.

      Newcastle College University Centre

      Plymouth Marjon University

      Only at Newcastle College University Centre

      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

      Newcastle College University Centre
      £13,000
      Plymouth Marjon University
      £15,200

      Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,200 a year cheaper.

      Postgraduate

      Newcastle College University Centre
      £13,000
      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.

      Newcastle College University Centre

      Plymouth Marjon University

      • Sport & Exercise Sciences

        £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
        100%Satisfaction90%

      • Sociology & Criminology

        £16,000Salary (3 years)£16,500
        89%Satisfaction93%

      • Psychology (General)

        No dataSalary (3 years)No data
        94%Satisfaction90%

      • Social Work

        £16,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
        96%Satisfaction92%

      Scholarships for International Students

      Exclusive

      Newcastle College University Centre

      Asylum Seeker Scholarship

      100%

      Deadline: Aug 2026

      Lisa Robson Scholarship

      100%

      Deadline: Sept 2026

      Nicky Turnbull Scholarship

      100%

      Deadline: Sept 2026

      Rachelle Waugh Scholarship

      100%

      Deadline: Sept 2026

      Newcastle College University Centre Scholarships

      £9,535

      Deadline: Sept 2026

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      Plymouth Marjon University

      Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

      £4,000

      Deadline: N/A

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      FAQ

      Newcastle College University Centre vs Plymouth Marjon University: common questions

      Is Newcastle College University Centre or Plymouth Marjon University cheaper for international students?

      For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,200 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 Newcastle College University Centre and Plymouth Marjon University?

      Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Social Work and Applied Psychology.

      Is Newcastle College University Centre or Plymouth Marjon University better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

      Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £17,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £21,000 from Plymouth Marjon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 90% at Plymouth Marjon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

      Does Newcastle College University Centre or Plymouth Marjon University offer more courses?

      Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

      What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at Plymouth Marjon University?

      Newcastle College University Centre teaches 24 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Design & Fashion, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Business & Management (General) and 16 more.

      What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at Newcastle College University Centre?

      Plymouth Marjon University teaches 7 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Teacher Training, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Forensic Science, Performing Arts (General) and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

      Ready to explore courses?

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      Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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      Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses