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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/5

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 1 category

VS

4/5

Liverpool

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established.

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Liverpool at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Liverpool both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies and Psychology (General). Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Plymouth Marjon University is about £16,800 a year cheaper.

In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 3 and University of Liverpool in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#139
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THE World
#143
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Guardian UK
#28
1840
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Liverpool

No data
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.1%

International

International student share

48
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
2

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

    Liverpool

    93 countries · 24.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China40.6%
    • 🇮🇳India17.1%
    • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

    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 Liverpool

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Liverpool

    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 Liverpool
    £32,000

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £16,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Liverpool
    £30,000

    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 Liverpool

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      93%Satisfaction86%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      90%Satisfaction83%

    • Nursing (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      91%Satisfaction97%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
      96%Satisfaction88%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      87%Satisfaction94%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Liverpool

    Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Plymouth Marjon University is about £16,800 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 Liverpool?

    Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nursing (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and Personal & Professional Development.

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Liverpool better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £24,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Plymouth Marjon University and 86% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 9 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Journalism, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Forensic Science and 1 more.

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

    University of Liverpool teaches 85 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Music, Archaeology, Politics & International Relations, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Law, Mathematics, English Studies and 77 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses