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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Manchester

Manchester · QS World #40

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 0 categories

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Manchester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Manchester leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Manchester at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Manchester both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Nursing (General) and Education Studies. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Manchester offers 1,041 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £32,300 at University of Manchester: Plymouth Marjon University is about £17,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Manchester is higher in 2 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £23,500 from University of Manchester. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 2 and University of Manchester in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#40
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THE World
#56
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Guardian UK
#29
1840
Established
1824
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 Manchester

No data
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
40%

International

International student share

48
1041

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
6

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

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    Manchester

    120 countries · 40% international

    • 🇨🇳China51%
    • 🇮🇳India7.6%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    Subjects

    13 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 Manchester

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Manchester

    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 Manchester
    £32,300

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £17,100 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Manchester
    £26,800

    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 Manchester

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      93%Satisfaction84%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      88%Satisfaction92%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      90%Satisfaction84%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Manchester

    Spärck AI Scholarship

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    The Sadler Bursary

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Bason Family Bursary

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Cowrie Foundation Scholarships

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Accommodation Bursary

    £2,050

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Manchester: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £32,300 at University of Manchester: Plymouth Marjon University is about £17,100 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 Manchester?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Nursing (General), Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Forensic Science, Performing Arts (General), Personal & Professional Development and 1 more.

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

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £23,500 from University of Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Plymouth Marjon University and 84% at University of Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Manchester lists 1,041 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 5 subject areas that University of Manchester does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

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

    University of Manchester teaches 103 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Economics, Management and 95 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Manchester1,041 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses