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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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

Northampton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Northampton both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies and Psychology (General). Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 6 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £30,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 7 and University of Northampton in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#93
1840
Established
1975
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 Northampton

No data
86%

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
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16.4%

International

International student share

48
221

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

    Northampton

    35 countries · 16.4% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
    • 🇮🇳India14.2%
    • 🌐Nepal8.3%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%

    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 Northampton

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Northampton

    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 Northampton
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Northampton yet.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Northampton
    £19,000

    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 Northampton

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      90%Satisfaction99%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      88%Satisfaction94%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
      90%Satisfaction72%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      96%Satisfaction87%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      93%Satisfaction86%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      94%Satisfaction93%

    • Applied Psychology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
      90%Satisfaction88%

    • Teacher Training

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      98%Satisfaction92%

    • Nursing (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      91%Satisfaction97%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
      92%Satisfaction84%

    • Complementary & Alternative Medicine

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      79%Satisfaction91%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      87%Satisfaction87%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Northampton

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Northampton: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Plymouth Marjon University and University of Northampton?

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

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £21,500 from University of Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 99% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Northampton lists 221 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 3 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Personal & Professional Development, Forensic Science and Performing Arts (General).

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

    University of Northampton teaches 45 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science, Marketing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Law, Music and 37 more.

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses