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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Glasgow

Glasgow · QS World #80

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.

0/4

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 0 categories

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4/4

Glasgow

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Glasgow at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Glasgow both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Psychology (General), Teacher Training and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 2 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £25,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £32,000 from University of Glasgow. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 2 and University of Glasgow in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#80
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THE World
#84
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Guardian UK
#12
1840
Established
1451
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 Glasgow

No data
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
35.9%

International

International student share

48
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
4

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

    Glasgow

    121 countries · 35.9% international

    • 🇨🇳China51.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
    • 🇮🇳India7%
    • 🌐Kuwait1.7%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong1.5%

    Subjects

    10 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 Glasgow

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Glasgow

    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 Glasgow
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Glasgow yet.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Glasgow
    £15,160

    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 Glasgow

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      90%Satisfaction91%

    • Teacher Training

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      98%Satisfaction92%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      93%Satisfaction91%

    • Forensic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
      79%Satisfaction92%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Glasgow

    Minerva Scholarships

    £22,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Excellence Bursaries

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Travel Bursaries

    £50

    Deadline: N/A

    School of Computing Science postgraduate research excellence bursaries

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Glasgow: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Plymouth Marjon University and University of Glasgow?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nursing (General) and Forensic Science.

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Glasgow better for Teacher Training?

    Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £32,000 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at Plymouth Marjon University and 92% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 8 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Journalism, Personal & Professional Development, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Performing Arts (General) and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

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

    University of Glasgow teaches 87 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including History, Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Law, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Politics & International Relations and 79 more.

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses