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Plymouth
Farnham
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 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 1 category
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University for the Creative Arts
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Plymouth Marjon University and University for the Creative Arts are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established; University for the Creative Arts on courses.
Plymouth Marjon University vs University for the Creative Arts at a glance
Plymouth Marjon University and University for the Creative Arts both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Drama & Theatre and Media & Film Studies. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University for the Creative Arts offers 194 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,300 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 for the Creative Arts
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 for the Creative Arts
56 countries · 14.6% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India21.5%
- 🌐Nepal15.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.8%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.2%
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 for the Creative Arts
Drama & Theatre
Media & Film Studies
Only at Plymouth Marjon University
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 for the Creative Arts
- £17,500
Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,300 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Plymouth Marjon University
- No data
- University for the Creative Arts
- £18,020
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
University for the Creative Arts
2026 Venice Art Biennale Fellowship
£3,300
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Plymouth Marjon University vs University for the Creative Arts: common questions
Is Plymouth Marjon University or University for the Creative Arts cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,300 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 for the Creative Arts?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Drama & Theatre and Media & Film Studies.
Does Plymouth Marjon University or University for the Creative Arts offer more courses?
University for the Creative Arts lists 194 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.
What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at University for the Creative Arts?
Plymouth Marjon University teaches 16 subject areas that University for the Creative Arts does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Social Work and 8 more.
What can you study at University for the Creative Arts but not at Plymouth Marjon University?
University for the Creative Arts teaches 12 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art, Business Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Marketing, Computer Science and 4 more.
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