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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #68

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.

1/4

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 1 category

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3/4

Birmingham

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Birmingham at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Birmingham both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training and Education Studies. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: Plymouth Marjon University is about £11,890 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Birmingham is higher in 4 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £30,000 from University of Birmingham. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 5 and University of Birmingham in 0, 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
#68
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THE World
#98
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Guardian UK
#18
1840
Established
1900
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 of Birmingham

No data
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£38,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.2%

International

International student share

48
663

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

    Birmingham

    104 countries · 31.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China55.7%
    • 🇮🇳India9.4%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2%

    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 Birmingham

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Birmingham

    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 Birmingham
    £27,090

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £11,890 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Birmingham
    £23,390

    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 Birmingham

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      90%Satisfaction88%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      88%Satisfaction83%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      93%Satisfaction83%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      90%Satisfaction90%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
      92%Satisfaction90%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
      87%Satisfaction84%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Birmingham

    Enhanced Chamberlain Award

    £3,500

    Deadline: N/A

    University Music Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    University Music Scholarships

    £1,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Birmingham: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: Plymouth Marjon University is about £11,890 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 Birmingham?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Nursing (General), Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Social Work, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Applied Psychology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 1 more.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £25,000 from University of Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 88% at University of Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Birmingham lists 663 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 5 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Journalism, Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Forensic Science and Performing Arts (General).

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

    University of Birmingham teaches 88 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Law, History, Health & Social Care, Philosophy, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences and 80 more.

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Birmingham663 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses