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Plymouth
Hartlepool
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.
3/4
Plymouth Marjon
scored higher in 3 categories
1/4
Northern School of Art
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Plymouth Marjon University leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). The Northern School of Art is ahead on TEF.
Plymouth Marjon University vs The Northern School of Art at a glance
Plymouth Marjon University and The Northern School of Art have one subject area in common, Drama & Theatre. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £1,700 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Plymouth Marjon University
The Northern School of Art
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
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
Subjects
1 subject 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
The Northern School of Art
Drama & Theatre
Only at Plymouth Marjon University
Only at The Northern School of Art
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
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £1,700 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Plymouth Marjon University
- No data
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
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
The Northern School of Art
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Plymouth Marjon University vs The Northern School of Art: common questions
Is Plymouth Marjon University or The Northern School of Art cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £1,700 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 The Northern School of Art?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Drama & Theatre.
Does Plymouth Marjon University or The Northern School of Art offer more courses?
Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at The Northern School of Art?
Plymouth Marjon University teaches 17 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Social Work and 9 more.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at Plymouth Marjon University?
The Northern School of Art teaches 5 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Arts (General), Fine Art and History of Art & Design.
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