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Plymouth
Paignton
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
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Plymouth Marjon University leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF.
Plymouth Marjon University vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Plymouth Marjon University and University Centre South Devon both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General) and Media & Film Studies. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £1,700 a year cheaper.
In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Plymouth Marjon University is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 1 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0, with 1 about level.
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 South Devon
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 South Devon
No published data on international students
Subjects
3 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 South Devon
Sport & Exercise Sciences
18 coursesTypical fee £15,200 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Media & Film Studies
Only at Plymouth Marjon University
Only at University Centre South Devon
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 South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon is about £1,700 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
University Centre South Devon
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,000Salary (3 years)£17,00090%Satisfaction90%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)No data90%Satisfaction100%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusivePlymouth Marjon University
Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
University Centre South Devon
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Plymouth Marjon University vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is Plymouth Marjon University or University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General) and Media & Film Studies.
Is Plymouth Marjon University or University Centre South Devon better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £17,000 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 90% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Plymouth Marjon University or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at University Centre South Devon?
Plymouth Marjon University teaches 15 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Social Work and 7 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Plymouth Marjon University?
University Centre South Devon teaches 15 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 7 more.
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