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Plymouth
Birmingham · THE World #801
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
Plymouth Marjon
scored higher in 2 categories
1/3
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Plymouth Marjon University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, scholarship). Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is ahead on courses.
Plymouth Marjon University vs Royal Birmingham Conservatoire at a glance
Plymouth Marjon University and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire have one subject area in common, Drama & Theatre. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £28,460 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Plymouth Marjon University is about £13,260 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Plymouth Marjon University
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
69 countries · 15.9% international
- 🇮🇳India40.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
- 🇨🇳China8.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
Subjects
1 subject 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
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Drama & Theatre
Only at Plymouth Marjon University
Only at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
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
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £28,460
Plymouth Marjon University is about £13,260 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Plymouth Marjon University
- No data
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
We do not have reliable international fee data for Plymouth Marjon University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusivePlymouth Marjon University
Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
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Plymouth Marjon University vs Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: common questions
Is Plymouth Marjon University or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £28,460 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Plymouth Marjon University is about £13,260 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 Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Drama & Theatre.
Does Plymouth Marjon University or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offer more courses?
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.
What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
Plymouth Marjon University teaches 17 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Social Work and 9 more.
What can you study at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire but not at Plymouth Marjon University?
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire teaches 1 subject area that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Music.
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