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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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

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1/4

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Plymouth Marjon University leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (TEF, established, scholarship). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on courses.

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Bedfordshire both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Education Studies. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 5 and Plymouth Marjon University in 1. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £30,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 5 and University of Bedfordshire in 5.

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
#1001
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Guardian UK
#99
1840
Established
1882
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 Bedfordshire

No data
88.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
30.1%

International

International student share

48
306

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

    VS

    Bedfordshire

    31 countries · 30.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India56.2%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
    • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%

    Subjects

    13 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 Bedfordshire

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Bedfordshire

    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 Bedfordshire
    £16,900

    Plymouth Marjon University 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 of Bedfordshire

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      90%Satisfaction94%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      88%Satisfaction93%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      90%Satisfaction80%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      93%Satisfaction95%

    • Teacher Training

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      98%Satisfaction95%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      92%Satisfaction99%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      94%Satisfaction86%

    • Forensic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      79%Satisfaction98%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      96%Satisfaction69%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      87%Satisfaction71%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Bedfordshire

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: Plymouth Marjon University 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 of Bedfordshire?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Journalism, Applied Psychology, Forensic Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 1 more.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £23,000 from University of Bedfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 94% at University of Bedfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 5 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Drama & Theatre, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and Performing Arts (General).

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

    University of Bedfordshire teaches 46 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Business & Management (General), Law, Computer Science, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing and 38 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses