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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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.

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Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 0 categories

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UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Plymouth Marjon University vs UCL (University College London) at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and UCL (University College London) both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Plymouth Marjon University is about £14,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 2 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £28,000 from UCL (University College London). Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 1 and UCL (University College London) 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
#8
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THE World
#22
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Guardian UK
#9
1840
Established
1826
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Plymouth Marjon University

UCL (University College London)

No data
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
51.9%

International

International student share

48
1131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
18

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

    UCL (University College London)

    127 countries · 51.9% international

    • 🇨🇳China53.3%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
    • 🇮🇳India3.4%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

    Subjects

    8 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

    UCL (University College London)

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at UCL (University College London)

    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
    UCL (University College London)
    £29,800

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £14,600 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    UCL (University College London)
    £34,700

    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

    UCL (University College London)

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      90%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
      93%Satisfaction87%

    • Education Studies

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

    • Forensic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      79%Satisfaction90%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    UCL (University College London)

    Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

    £25,000

    Deadline: N/A

    AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

    £250

    Deadline: N/A

    Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs UCL (University College London): common questions

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or UCL (University College London) cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Plymouth Marjon University is about £14,600 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 UCL (University College London)?

    Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Forensic Science and Performing Arts (General).

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or UCL (University College London) better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £28,000 from UCL (University College London). Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Plymouth Marjon University and 87% at UCL (University College London). Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Plymouth Marjon University or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

    UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

    What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at UCL (University College London)?

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 10 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Social Work, Applied Psychology and 2 more.

    What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at Plymouth Marjon University?

    UCL (University College London) teaches 101 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 93 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses