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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

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.

3/3

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 3 categories

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0/3

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Plymouth Marjon University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex does not lead in any category where both have data.

Plymouth Marjon University vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University Centre South Essex both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre and Teacher Training. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,730 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre South Essex is higher in 3 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £22,000 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 4 and Plymouth Marjon University in 1.

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
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Guardian UK
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1840
Established
2016
No
Russell Group
No
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

University Centre South Essex

No data
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
No data

International

International student share

48
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

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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    University Centre South Essex

    No published data on international students

      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

      University Centre South Essex

      Only at Plymouth Marjon University

      Only at University Centre South Essex

      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 Essex
      £17,930

      Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,730 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 Essex

      • Sport & Exercise Sciences

        £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
        90%Satisfaction75%

      • Teacher Training

        £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
        98%Satisfaction100%

      • Education Studies

        £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
        88%SatisfactionNo data

      • Sociology & Criminology

        £16,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
        93%Satisfaction94%

      • Counselling & Psychotherapy

        No dataSalary (3 years)No data
        96%Satisfaction98%

      • Psychology (General)

        No dataSalary (3 years)No data
        90%Satisfaction95%

      Scholarships for International Students

      Exclusive

      Plymouth Marjon University

      Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

      £4,000

      Deadline: N/A

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      University Centre South Essex

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      FAQ

      Plymouth Marjon University vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

      Is Plymouth Marjon University or University Centre South Essex cheaper for international students?

      For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,730 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 Essex?

      Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies and Psychology (General).

      Is Plymouth Marjon University or University Centre South Essex better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

      Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £24,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 75% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

      Does Plymouth Marjon University or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

      Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

      What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at University Centre South Essex?

      Plymouth Marjon University teaches 10 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Forensic Science and 2 more.

      What can you study at University Centre South Essex but not at Plymouth Marjon University?

      University Centre South Essex teaches 10 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Computing & IT, Dance and 2 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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      University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses