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Plymouth
Huddersfield · QS World #521
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.
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Plymouth Marjon
scored higher in 2 categories
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Huddersfield
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Plymouth Marjon University and University of Huddersfield are evenly matched: each leads in 2 of 4 categories where both have data. Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established, scholarship; University of Huddersfield on TEF, courses.
Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Huddersfield at a glance
Plymouth Marjon University and University of Huddersfield both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Nursing (General). Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,400 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Huddersfield 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 £23,000 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 6 and University of Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield
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
Huddersfield
49 countries · 18.2% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
- 🇮🇳India18.4%
- 🇨🇳China16.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%
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 Huddersfield
Education Studies
2 coursesFee not available
31 coursesTypical fee £17,600 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
18 coursesTypical fee £15,200 (UG)
4 coursesTypical fee £17,600 (UG)
Nursing (General)
2 coursesFee not available
15 coursesTypical fee £19,800 (UG)
Psychology (General)
1 courseFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £17,600 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Drama & Theatre
Forensic Science
Teacher Training
Social Work
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Media & Film Studies
Personal & Professional Development
Journalism
Counselling & Psychotherapy
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 Huddersfield
- £17,600
Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,400 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Plymouth Marjon University
- No data
- University of Huddersfield
- £18,700
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 Huddersfield
Education Studies
£16,500Salary (3 years)£18,50088%Satisfaction93%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,000Salary (3 years)£22,50090%Satisfaction83%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50090%Satisfaction87%Sociology & Criminology
£16,500Salary (3 years)£19,50093%Satisfaction82%Forensic Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00079%Satisfaction95%Teacher Training
£25,000Salary (3 years)£26,00098%Satisfaction85%Social Work
£16,500Salary (3 years)£23,00092%Satisfaction94%Complementary & Alternative Medicine
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,00079%Satisfaction88%Journalism
£19,500Salary (3 years)£20,00094%Satisfaction75%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50096%Satisfaction75%Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,00087%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusivePlymouth Marjon University
Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
University of Huddersfield
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Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Huddersfield: common questions
Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Huddersfield cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,400 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 Huddersfield?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Nursing (General), Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Forensic Science, Teacher Training, Social Work, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Media & Film Studies, Personal & Professional Development and 3 more.
Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Huddersfield better for Education Studies?
Education Studies graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £18,500 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Plymouth Marjon University and 93% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Plymouth Marjon University or University of Huddersfield offer more courses?
University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.
What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at University of Huddersfield?
Plymouth Marjon University teaches 3 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Psychology and Performing Arts (General).
What can you study at University of Huddersfield but not at Plymouth Marjon University?
University of Huddersfield teaches 61 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Design & Fashion, Music, Chemistry, Computer Science, Business Studies, Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science and 53 more.
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