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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Chester

Chester · Guardian UK #91

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.

0/3

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 0 categories

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3/3

Chester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Chester leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Chester at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Chester both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Sociology & Criminology. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £250 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Chester is higher in 5 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £25,000 from University of Chester. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 9 and University of Chester 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
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#91
1840
Established
1839
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 Chester

No data
83.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
28.7%

International

International student share

48
329

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

    Chester

    52 countries · 28.7% international

    • 🇮🇳India32.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

    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 Chester

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Chester

    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 Chester
    £14,950

    University of Chester is about £250 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Chester
    £15,500

    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 Chester

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      90%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      93%Satisfaction86%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      90%Satisfaction82%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      94%Satisfaction78%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      92%Satisfaction73%

    • Teacher Training

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      98%Satisfaction83%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      96%Satisfaction92%

    • Applied Psychology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      90%Satisfaction80%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      88%Satisfaction86%

    • Forensic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      79%Satisfaction73%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Chester

    NHS Learning Support Fund

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Visit Us Travel Bursary

    £100

    Deadline: N/A

    Futures Employability Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Chester: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £14,950 at University of Chester: University of Chester is about £250 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 Chester?

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

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

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

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

    University of Chester lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 4 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

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

    University of Chester teaches 59 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Politics & International Relations, Archaeology, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 51 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Chester329 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses