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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Bradford

Bradford · QS World #497

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.

1/3

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 1 category

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2/3

Bradford

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bradford leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established.

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Bradford at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Bradford both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Forensic Science, Psychology (General) and Social Work. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Bradford offers 211 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £16,890 at University of Bradford: Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,690 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bradford is higher in 2 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £20,000 from University of Bradford. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 4 and University of Bradford in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#497
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#64
1840
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
No
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 Bradford

No data
82.9%

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
78.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.1%

International

International student share

48
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
23

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

    Bradford

    45 countries · 25.1% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
    • 🇮🇳India16.1%
    • 🌐Kuwait5%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%

    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 Bradford

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Bradford

    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 Bradford
    £16,890

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,690 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Bradford
    £15,700

    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 Bradford

    • Forensic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
      79%Satisfaction87%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500
      90%Satisfaction80%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      92%Satisfaction82%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      93%Satisfaction77%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      87%Satisfaction97%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      96%Satisfaction93%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Bradford

    Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan

    £35,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Disabled Students' Allowance

    £26,291

    Deadline: N/A

    MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)

    £10,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    NHS Learning Support Fund

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Bradford: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £16,890 at University of Bradford: Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,690 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 Bradford?

    Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Forensic Science, Psychology (General), Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Applied Psychology and Counselling & Psychotherapy.

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Bradford better for Social Work?

    Social Work graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £20,000 from University of Bradford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Plymouth Marjon University and 82% at University of Bradford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Bradford lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 10 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Journalism, Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 2 more.

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

    University of Bradford teaches 41 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Law, Chemical Engineering, Software Engineering, Economics, Biomedical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Civil Engineering and 33 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Bradford211 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses