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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

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

Derby

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Derby at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Derby both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £16,900 at University of Derby: Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Derby is higher in 6 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £27,500 from University of Derby. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 4 and University of Derby in 3, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#80
1840
Established
1851
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Derby

No data
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.3%

International

International student share

48
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
6

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

    Derby

    64 countries · 14.3% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
    • 🇮🇳India15.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
    • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

    Subjects

    16 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 Derby

    Also taught at both: Complementary & Alternative Medicine.

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Derby

    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 Derby
    £16,900

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,700 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Derby
    £17,500

    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 Derby

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      90%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      93%Satisfaction85%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      90%Satisfaction90%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      88%Satisfaction98%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      94%Satisfaction92%

    • Teacher Training

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      98%SatisfactionNo data

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      96%Satisfaction93%

    • Forensic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      79%Satisfaction90%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      92%Satisfaction89%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      87%Satisfaction94%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Derby

    Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Golding Awards

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sitwell Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Derby: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £16,900 at University of Derby: Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,700 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 Derby?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Personal & Professional Development, Drama & Theatre, Forensic Science and 4 more.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £22,000 from University of Derby. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 90% at University of Derby. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Derby lists 375 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 2 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Applied Psychology and Performing Arts (General).

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

    University of Derby teaches 58 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Marketing, Economics, English Studies, Law, Civil Engineering, Accounting and 50 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 Derby375 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses