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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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

Southampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent 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 Southampton, Solent University at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and Southampton, Solent University both teach 10 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; Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £3,880 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent 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 £30,500 from Southampton, Solent University. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 3 and Southampton, Solent University in 1, with 1 about level.

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
1855
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

Southampton, Solent University

No data
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.9%

International

International student share

48
294

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
11

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

    Southampton

    56 countries · 14.9% international

    • 🇮🇳India39%
    • 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
    • 🌐Morocco2.4%

    Subjects

    10 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

    Southampton, Solent University

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at Southampton, Solent 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
    Southampton, Solent University
    £19,080

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £3,880 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    Southampton, Solent University
    £18,350

    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

    Southampton, Solent University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      90%Satisfaction95%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      93%Satisfaction88%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      94%Satisfaction92%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      90%Satisfaction89%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      92%Satisfaction92%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    Southampton, Solent University

    Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship

    £1,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Carers Bursary

    £1,200

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater community bursary

    £500

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Undergraduate Apprenticeship Bursary

    £200

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Parents bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs Southampton, Solent University: common questions

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or Southampton, Solent University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £3,880 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 Southampton, Solent University?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Journalism, Psychology (General), Social Work, Applied Psychology and Education Studies.

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or Southampton, Solent University better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £22,000 from Southampton, Solent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 95% at Southampton, Solent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Plymouth Marjon University or Southampton, Solent University offer more courses?

    Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

    What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at Southampton, Solent University?

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 8 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Teacher Training, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science, Performing Arts (General) and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

    What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at Plymouth Marjon University?

    Southampton, Solent University teaches 32 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Music, Computer Science and 24 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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    Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses