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Plymouth
London · QS World #1001
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.
2/3
Plymouth Marjon
scored higher in 2 categories
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East London
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Plymouth Marjon University leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (established, scholarship). University of East London is ahead on courses.
Plymouth Marjon University vs University of East London at a glance
Plymouth Marjon University and University of East London both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £15,560 at University of East London: Plymouth Marjon University is about £360 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East London 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 £32,500 from University of East London. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 7 and University of East London in 5.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 East London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
East London
76 countries · 49.4% international
- 🇮🇳India60.2%
- 🌐Nepal18.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
- 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%
Subjects
15 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 East London
Sport & Exercise Sciences
18 coursesTypical fee £15,200 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
Education Studies
2 coursesFee not available
17 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
3 coursesFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
Psychology (General)
1 courseFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £15,560 (UG)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Drama & Theatre
Sociology & Criminology
Media & Film Studies
Social Work
Journalism
Teacher Training
Applied Psychology
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Nursing (General)
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Only at Plymouth Marjon University
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 East London
- £15,560
Plymouth Marjon University is about £360 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Plymouth Marjon University
- No data
- University of East London
- £17,220
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 East London
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,000Salary (3 years)£22,50090%Satisfaction86%Education Studies
£16,500Salary (3 years)£18,50088%Satisfaction94%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00090%Satisfaction93%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,00096%Satisfaction86%Sociology & Criminology
£16,500Salary (3 years)£19,50093%Satisfaction87%Social Work
£16,500Salary (3 years)£32,50092%Satisfaction84%Journalism
£19,500Salary (3 years)£21,00094%Satisfaction80%Teacher Training
£25,000Salary (3 years)£32,00098%Satisfaction93%Applied Psychology
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,00090%Satisfaction83%Complementary & Alternative Medicine
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,00079%Satisfaction96%Nursing (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,00091%Satisfaction95%Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,00087%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusivePlymouth Marjon University
Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
University of East London
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Plymouth Marjon University vs University of East London: common questions
Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of East London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £15,560 at University of East London: Plymouth Marjon University is about £360 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 East London?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Journalism, Teacher Training, Applied Psychology and 3 more.
Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of East London better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £22,500 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 86% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Plymouth Marjon University or University of East London offer more courses?
University of East London lists 386 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.
What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at University of East London?
Plymouth Marjon University teaches 3 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Personal & Professional Development, Forensic Science and Performing Arts (General).
What can you study at University of East London but not at Plymouth Marjon University?
University of East London teaches 49 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Civil Engineering, Law, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, General Engineering and 41 more.
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