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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/5

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 1 category

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4/5

Bath

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bath leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established.

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Bath at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Bath both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology and Education Studies. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £32,000 at University of Bath: Plymouth Marjon University is about £16,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 3 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £30,500 from University of Bath. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 2 and University of Bath in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#125
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THE World
#251
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Guardian UK
#7
1840
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Bath

No data
88.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£47,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
23.8%

International

International student share

48
303

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
25

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

    Bath

    96 countries · 23.8% international

    • 🇮🇳India15.2%
    • 🇨🇳China9.7%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
    • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
    • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%

    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 of Bath

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Bath

    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 Bath
    £32,000

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £16,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Bath
    £29,500

    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 Bath

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      90%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      93%Satisfaction87%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction89%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      90%Satisfaction90%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      92%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Bath

    Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £12,400

    Deadline: N/A

    Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    GREAT Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Bath: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £32,000 at University of Bath: Plymouth Marjon University is about £16,800 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 Bath?

    Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Social Work, Teacher Training, Applied Psychology and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £26,000 from University of Bath. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 93% at University of Bath. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Bath lists 303 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 10 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science and 2 more.

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

    University of Bath teaches 41 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Economics and 33 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Bath303 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses