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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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

Bristol

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol 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 Bristol at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Bristol both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Drama & Theatre, Education Studies and Psychology (General). Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Plymouth Marjon University is about £16,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol 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 £34,500 from University of Bristol. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 3 and University of Bristol 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
#57
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THE World
#80
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Guardian UK
#13
1840
Established
1876
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 Bristol

No data
88%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
33.6%

International

International student share

48
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
54

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

    Bristol

    104 countries · 33.6% international

    • 🇨🇳China53.5%
    • 🇮🇳India7.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

    Subjects

    6 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 Bristol

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Bristol

    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 Bristol
    £31,300

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £16,100 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Bristol
    £28,460

    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 Bristol

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction88%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      90%Satisfaction89%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      93%Satisfaction88%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
      92%Satisfaction82%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Bristol

    Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Black heritage PhD scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    British Council scholarships for Women

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Bristol: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Plymouth Marjon University is about £16,100 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 Bristol?

    Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Social Work and Media & Film Studies.

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Bristol better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £27,000 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Plymouth Marjon University and 88% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Applied Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 4 more.

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

    University of Bristol teaches 77 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Mathematics, Economics, Management, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science and 69 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 Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses