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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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

Teesside

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Teesside 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 Teesside University at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and Teesside University both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology and Psychology (General). Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Teesside University is higher in 3 and Plymouth Marjon University in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £29,500 from Teesside University. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 6 and Teesside University in 6.

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
#601
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Guardian UK
#95
1840
Established
1930
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

Teesside University

No data
89%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
28.5%

International

International student share

48
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

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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    Teesside

    51 countries · 28.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India37.1%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
    • 🇨🇳China8.5%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%

    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

    Teesside University

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at Teesside 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
    Teesside University
    £17,000

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,800 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

    Teesside University

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      90%Satisfaction94%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      93%Satisfaction87%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      90%Satisfaction91%

    • Forensic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      79%Satisfaction98%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      88%Satisfaction94%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      94%Satisfaction81%

    • Teacher Training

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      98%Satisfaction90%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      96%Satisfaction86%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      92%Satisfaction99%

    • Nursing (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
      91%Satisfaction87%

    • Complementary & Alternative Medicine

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
      79%Satisfaction97%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      87%Satisfaction85%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    Teesside University

    Brittan Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: Oct 2026

    Santander Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leaver Bursary

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Beth Mead Scholarship

    £1,200

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Santander Brighter Futures

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs Teesside University: common questions

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or Teesside University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,800 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 Teesside University?

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

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £19,500 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 94% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Plymouth Marjon University or Teesside University offer more courses?

    Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

    What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at Teesside University?

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 4 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Personal & Professional Development, Applied Psychology and Performing Arts (General).

    What can you study at Teesside University but not at Plymouth Marjon University?

    Teesside University teaches 41 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and 33 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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    Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses