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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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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

Northumbria

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

1/3

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Plymouth Marjon University at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and Plymouth Marjon University both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Social Work and Sociology & Criminology. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £4,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 4 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £21,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, 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 7 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
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#401
THE World
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#53
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.

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Plymouth Marjon University

83.5%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
No data

International

International student share

305
48

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
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.

Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India35.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
  • 🌐Kuwait4%
  • 🇨🇳China3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%
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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.

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

    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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850
    Plymouth Marjon University
    £15,200

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £4,650 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850
    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.

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    Plymouth Marjon University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      83%Satisfaction90%

    • Social Work

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£16,500
      89%Satisfaction92%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£16,500
      78%Satisfaction93%

    • Psychology (General)

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction90%

    • Teacher Training

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      88%Satisfaction98%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
      91%Satisfaction96%

    • Forensic Science

      £22,000Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction79%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      £27,500Salary (3 years)No data
      94%Satisfaction87%

    • Nursing (General)

      £28,500Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction91%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    GEMS Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Plymouth Marjon University: common questions

    Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Plymouth Marjon University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £15,200 at Plymouth Marjon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £4,650 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle and Plymouth Marjon University?

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

    Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Plymouth Marjon University better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £21,000 from Plymouth Marjon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 90% at Plymouth Marjon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or Plymouth Marjon University offer more courses?

    Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

    What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Plymouth Marjon University?

    Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 56 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, History, Building & Construction and 48 more.

    What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 3 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Journalism, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and Performing Arts (General).

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    Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses