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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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.

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Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 0 categories

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Robert Gordon

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Robert Gordon University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Plymouth Marjon University vs Robert Gordon University at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and Robert Gordon University both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Media & Film Studies. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £3,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 4 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £33,500 from Robert Gordon University. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 4 and Robert Gordon University in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#81
1840
Established
1729
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Plymouth Marjon University

Robert Gordon University

No data
87.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
88.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.4%

International

International student share

48
151

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
43

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.

Plymouth Marjon

No published data on international students

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    Robert Gordon

    48 countries · 14.4% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
    • 🇮🇳India16.2%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
    • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%

    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.

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Robert Gordon University

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at Robert Gordon 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

    Plymouth Marjon University
    £15,200
    Robert Gordon University
    £18,300

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £3,100 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    Robert Gordon University
    £19,060

    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.

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Robert Gordon University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      90%Satisfaction92%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
      92%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      93%Satisfaction88%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      94%Satisfaction80%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
      87%Satisfaction100%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      96%Satisfaction93%

    • Forensic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      79%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    Robert Gordon University

    Bolashak Scholarship Programme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Chevening Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs Robert Gordon University: common questions

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or Robert Gordon University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £3,100 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 Plymouth Marjon University and Robert Gordon University?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Media & Film Studies, Nursing (General), Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Applied Psychology, Journalism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Forensic Science.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £23,000 from Robert Gordon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 92% at Robert Gordon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Plymouth Marjon University or Robert Gordon University offer more courses?

    Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

    What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at Robert Gordon University?

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 7 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Performing Arts (General) and Psychology (General).

    What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at Plymouth Marjon University?

    Robert Gordon University teaches 40 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Business Studies, Law, Design & Fashion, General Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Management and 32 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses