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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Leeds

Leeds · QS World #77

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.

1/4

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 1 category

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3/4

Leeds

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leeds leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established.

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Leeds at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Leeds both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology and Media & Film Studies. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Plymouth Marjon University is about £18,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leeds is higher in 5 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £27,500 from University of Leeds. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 5 and University of Leeds in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#77
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THE World
#118
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Guardian UK
#15
1840
Established
1904
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Leeds

No data
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.5%

International

International student share

48
579

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
13

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

    Leeds

    105 countries · 31.5% international

    • 🇨🇳China49.5%
    • 🇮🇳India9.6%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%

    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 Leeds

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Leeds

    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 Leeds
    £33,700

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £18,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Leeds
    £31,500

    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 Leeds

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      90%Satisfaction75%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      93%Satisfaction82%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      88%Satisfaction86%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      90%Satisfaction91%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      94%Satisfaction88%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      92%Satisfaction87%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Leeds

    Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Community Bursary

    £10,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Leeds: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Plymouth Marjon University is about £18,500 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 Leeds?

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

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £26,500 from University of Leeds. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 75% at University of Leeds. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Leeds lists 579 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 6 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nursing (General), Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Forensic Science, Performing Arts (General) and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

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

    University of Leeds teaches 98 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Civil Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Business Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, Economics and 90 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Leeds579 courses · 13 scholarshipsBrowse Courses