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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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Royal College of Music

London

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

We looked at 4 data points β€” world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more β€” to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/4

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

2/4

Royal College of Music

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Plymouth Marjon University and Royal College of Music are evenly matched: each leads in 2 of 4 categories where both have data. Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established, courses; Royal College of Music on TEF, scholarship.

Plymouth Marjon University vs Royal College of Music at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and Royal College of Music have no subject area in common. Plymouth Marjon University's largest is Sport & Exercise Sciences; Royal College of Music's is Music.

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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1840
Established
1882
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.

Plymouth Marjon University

Royal College of Music

No data
88.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
Β£27,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
48.2%

International

International student share

48
39

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
7

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

    VS

    Royal College of Music

    37 countries Β· 48.2% international

    • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China35.4%
    • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States10.4%
    • πŸ‡­πŸ‡°Hong Kong8.3%
    • πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊAustralia3.1%
    • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·France3.1%

    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
    Β£15,200
    Royal College of Music
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Music yet.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    Royal College of Music
    Β£32,760

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Plymouth Marjon University yet.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    Β£4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships β†’

    Royal College of Music

    Adami Award for Collaborative Piano Fellows

    Β£15,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Fellowship in Historical Keyboards

    Β£15,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Gilbert & Eileen Edgar and Anthony Saltmarsh CPF

    Β£15,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Lord & Lady Lurgan Collaborative Piano Fellowship

    Β£15,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Carne Junior Fellowship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships β†’

    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs Royal College of Music: common questions

    Does Plymouth Marjon University or Royal College of Music offer more courses?

    Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Music lists 39 courses.

    What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at Royal College of Music?

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 18 subject areas that Royal College of Music does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development and 10 more.

    What can you study at Royal College of Music but not at Plymouth Marjon University?

    Royal College of Music teaches 2 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Music and Cognitive & Experimental Psychology.

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