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Plymouth
London · QS World #458
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.
1/3
Plymouth Marjon
scored higher in 1 category
2/3
SOAS University of London
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
SOAS University of London leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established.
Plymouth Marjon University vs SOAS University of London at a glance
Plymouth Marjon University and SOAS University of London both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies and Sociology & Criminology. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Plymouth Marjon University is about £8,580 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
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Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Plymouth Marjon University
SOAS University of London
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
SOAS University of London
67 countries · 25.7% international
- 🇨🇳China10.9%
- 🇮🇳India10.6%
- 🇺🇸United States9.4%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
- 🇫🇷France3.6%
Subjects
2 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
SOAS University of London
Media & Film Studies
1 courseFee not available
41 coursesTypical fee £23,780 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
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
- Plymouth Marjon University
- £15,200
- SOAS University of London
- £23,780
Plymouth Marjon University is about £8,580 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Plymouth Marjon University
- No data
- SOAS University of London
- £25,320
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
SOAS University of London
SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship
£20,000
Deadline: May 2026
SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship
£15,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme
100%
Deadline: N/A
SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: May 2026
FAQ
Plymouth Marjon University vs SOAS University of London: common questions
Is Plymouth Marjon University or SOAS University of London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Plymouth Marjon University is about £8,580 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 SOAS University of London?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Media & Film Studies and Sociology & Criminology.
Does Plymouth Marjon University or SOAS University of London offer more courses?
SOAS University of London lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.
What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at SOAS University of London?
Plymouth Marjon University teaches 16 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development and 8 more.
What can you study at SOAS University of London but not at Plymouth Marjon University?
SOAS University of London teaches 27 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, Politics & International Relations, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), Law, Economics and 19 more.
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