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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Greater Manchester

Bolton

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.

1/3

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 1 category

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2/3

Greater Manchester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Greater Manchester leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established.

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Greater Manchester both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Psychology (General). Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greater Manchester is higher in 3 and Plymouth Marjon University in 1. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £17,500 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 5 and University of Greater Manchester in 3.

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
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Guardian UK
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1840
Established
2024
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 Greater Manchester

No data
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.4%

International

International student share

48
281

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

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

    Greater Manchester

    30 countries · 25.4% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
    • 🇮🇳India10.8%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%

    Subjects

    12 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 Greater Manchester

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Greater Manchester

    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 Greater Manchester
    £17,500

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Greater Manchester
    £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 Greater Manchester

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      88%Satisfaction92%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      90%Satisfaction100%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000
      90%Satisfaction86%

    • Nursing (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      91%Satisfaction94%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      92%Satisfaction91%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      93%Satisfaction78%

    • Applied Psychology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000
      90%Satisfaction85%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      87%Satisfaction67%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Greater Manchester

    Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Greater Manchester cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,300 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 Greater Manchester?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Nursing (General), Teacher Training, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Applied Psychology, Journalism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and Counselling & Psychotherapy.

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Greater Manchester better for Education Studies?

    Education Studies graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £18,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Plymouth Marjon University and 92% at University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Plymouth Marjon University or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?

    University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 6 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Forensic Science and Performing Arts (General).

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

    University of Greater Manchester teaches 44 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General), Dentistry, Dance, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Law, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography and 36 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 Greater Manchester281 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses