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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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.

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Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 0 categories

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Aberdeen

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Aberdeen both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies and Psychology (General). Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Plymouth Marjon University is about £5,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 4 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £31,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 3 and University of Aberdeen in 3.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#288
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#22
1840
Established
1495
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Plymouth Marjon University

University of Aberdeen

No data
89.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.8%

International

International student share

48
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
3

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

    Aberdeen

    81 countries · 18.8% international

    • 🇨🇳China20.2%
    • 🇮🇳India14.1%
    • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

    Subjects

    7 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 of Aberdeen

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Aberdeen

    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 of Aberdeen
    £20,800

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £5,600 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Aberdeen
    £23,000

    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

    University of Aberdeen

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      90%Satisfaction98%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      88%Satisfaction95%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      90%Satisfaction88%

    • Teacher Training

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
      98%Satisfaction95%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      93%Satisfaction90%

    • Forensic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      79%Satisfaction99%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Aberdeen

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Plymouth Marjon University is about £5,600 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 University of Aberdeen?

    Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Sociology & Criminology, Forensic Science and Media & Film Studies.

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Aberdeen better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £24,000 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 98% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Plymouth Marjon University or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

    University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

    What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at University of Aberdeen?

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 11 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 3 more.

    What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Plymouth Marjon University?

    University of Aberdeen teaches 73 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Law, English Studies, Management, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering and 65 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses