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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

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

VS

2/3

Brighton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Brighton 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 Brighton at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Brighton both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism and Social Work. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,250 at University of Brighton: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Brighton is higher in 5 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £29,500 from University of Brighton. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 6 and University of Brighton in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#901
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#68
1840
Established
1858
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 Brighton

No data
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.3%

International

International student share

48
255

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
22

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

    Brighton

    93 countries · 14.3% international

    • 🇮🇳India12.1%
    • 🇨🇳China7.2%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
    • 🇺🇸United States5%
    • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%

    Subjects

    14 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 Brighton

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Brighton

    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 Brighton
    £17,250

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,050 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Brighton
    £18,790

    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 Brighton

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      90%Satisfaction85%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      94%Satisfaction71%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      92%Satisfaction91%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      93%Satisfaction82%

    • Teacher Training

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      98%Satisfaction93%

    • Complementary & Alternative Medicine

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      79%Satisfaction85%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      87%Satisfaction97%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      90%Satisfaction88%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Brighton

    Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Widening Access Bursary

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Brighton: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,250 at University of Brighton: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,050 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 Brighton?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Media & Film Studies, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Education Studies, Nursing (General) and 2 more.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £25,500 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 85% at University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Brighton lists 255 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 4 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Drama & Theatre, Personal & Professional Development, Forensic Science and Performing Arts (General).

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

    University of Brighton teaches 57 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 49 more.

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Brighton255 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses