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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

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

1/4

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 1 category

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3/4

Sheffield Hallam

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Sheffield Hallam University leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (TEF, courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established.

Plymouth Marjon University vs Sheffield Hallam University at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and Sheffield Hallam University both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Sociology & Criminology. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Sheffield Hallam University is higher in 6 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £28,000 from Sheffield Hallam University. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 7 and Sheffield Hallam University in 0.

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
#63
1840
Established
1843
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

Sheffield Hallam University

No data
82.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
86.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.3%

International

International student share

48
365

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
12

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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    Sheffield Hallam

    44 countries · 14.3% international

    • 🇮🇳India53%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria15.5%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan7%
    • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
    • 🌐Myanmar (Burma)3.5%

    Subjects

    14 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

    Sheffield Hallam University

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at Sheffield Hallam 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
    Sheffield Hallam University
    £18,000

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,800 a year cheaper.

    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

    Sheffield Hallam University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      90%Satisfaction88%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      93%Satisfaction83%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      96%Satisfaction72%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      94%Satisfaction86%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      90%Satisfaction82%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      88%Satisfaction77%

    • Teacher Training

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      98%SatisfactionNo data

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
      92%Satisfaction76%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    Sheffield Hallam University

    GREAT Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    TASS: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Executive MBA Scholarships

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Transform Together Scholarships

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Award

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs Sheffield Hallam University: common questions

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or Sheffield Hallam University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,800 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 Sheffield Hallam University?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Journalism, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training, Nursing (General) and 2 more.

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or Sheffield Hallam University better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £22,500 from Sheffield Hallam University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 88% at Sheffield Hallam University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Plymouth Marjon University or Sheffield Hallam University offer more courses?

    Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

    What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at Sheffield Hallam University?

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 4 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Forensic Science and Performing Arts (General).

    What can you study at Sheffield Hallam University but not at Plymouth Marjon University?

    Sheffield Hallam University teaches 70 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Medical Imaging, Nutrition & Dietetics and 62 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Sheffield Hallam University365 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses