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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

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

Lincoln

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Lincoln both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism and Media & Film Studies. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Plymouth Marjon University is about £3,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lincoln is higher in 4 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £29,500 from University of Lincoln. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 6 and University of Lincoln in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#38
1840
Established
1861
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Lincoln

No data
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
20.5%

International

International student share

48
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
21

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

    Lincoln

    47 countries · 20.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.9%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
    • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
    • 🇨🇳China2.2%

    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 Lincoln

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Lincoln

    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 Lincoln
    £18,300

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £3,100 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Lincoln
    £18,800

    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 Lincoln

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      90%Satisfaction95%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      94%Satisfaction83%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      90%Satisfaction82%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      93%Satisfaction73%

    • Forensic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      79%Satisfaction93%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction82%

    • Nursing (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      91%Satisfaction50%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      92%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Lincoln

    Chevening Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Canada Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    European Union Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    South Asia Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    South East Asia Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Lincoln: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Plymouth Marjon University is about £3,100 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 Lincoln?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Forensic Science, Education Studies, Nursing (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 3 more.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £23,000 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 95% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 3 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Teacher Training, Personal & Professional Development and Complementary & Alternative Medicine.

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

    University of Lincoln teaches 66 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Design & Fashion, Animal Science, Law, Politics & International Relations and 58 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses