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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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

VS

1/3

Kent

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Kent at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Kent both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology and Applied Psychology. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £23,500 at University of Kent: Plymouth Marjon University is about £8,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Kent is higher in 3 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £32,000 from University of Kent. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 5 and University of Kent in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#415
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#47
1840
Established
1965
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 Kent

No data
84%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16%

International

International student share

48
335

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

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

    Kent

    85 countries · 16% international

    • 🇮🇳India9.9%
    • 🇨🇳China6.8%
    • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
    • 🇫🇷France5.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

    Subjects

    9 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 Kent

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Kent

    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 Kent
    £23,500

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £8,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Kent
    £20,700

    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 Kent

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      90%Satisfaction88%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      93%Satisfaction83%

    • Applied Psychology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      90%Satisfaction82%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      90%Satisfaction77%

    • Forensic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      79%Satisfaction93%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      92%Satisfaction89%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Kent

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Kent: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £23,500 at University of Kent: Plymouth Marjon University is about £8,300 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 Kent?

    Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Applied Psychology, Psychology (General), Drama & Theatre, Forensic Science, Media & Film Studies, Personal & Professional Development and Social Work.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £24,500 from University of Kent. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 88% at University of Kent. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Kent lists 335 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 9 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Journalism, Nursing (General), Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Performing Arts (General) and 1 more.

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

    University of Kent teaches 54 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Physics, Biology, Law, Mathematics and 46 more.

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Kent335 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses