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Plymouth
Bridgwater
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.
2/3
Plymouth Marjon
scored higher in 2 categories
1/3
University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Plymouth Marjon University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.
Plymouth Marjon University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance
Plymouth Marjon University and University Centre Somerset both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology (General). Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset 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
University Centre Somerset
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
University Centre Somerset
No published data on international students
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
University Centre Somerset
Sport & Exercise Sciences
18 coursesTypical fee £15,200 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Only at Plymouth Marjon University
Only at University Centre Somerset
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
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
University Centre Somerset is about £1,700 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusivePlymouth Marjon University
Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
University Centre Somerset
Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Technical Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Plymouth Marjon University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions
Is Plymouth Marjon University or University Centre Somerset 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 University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset 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 University Centre Somerset?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology (General).
Does Plymouth Marjon University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?
Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at University Centre Somerset?
Plymouth Marjon University teaches 16 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Social Work and 8 more.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at Plymouth Marjon University?
University Centre Somerset teaches 12 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing and 4 more.
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