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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Nottingham

Nottingham · QS World #97

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

Nottingham

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Nottingham 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 Nottingham at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Nottingham both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies and Psychology (General). Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Plymouth Marjon University is about £17,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher in 3 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £32,500 from University of Nottingham. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 3 and University of Nottingham in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#97
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THE World
#145
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Guardian UK
#21
1840
Established
1881
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 Nottingham

No data
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£40,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
21.1%

International

International student share

48
580

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

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

    Nottingham

    98 countries · 21.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China42.6%
    • 🇮🇳India9%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%

    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 Nottingham

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Nottingham

    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 Nottingham
    £33,000

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £17,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Nottingham
    £30,800

    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 Nottingham

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      90%Satisfaction95%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      90%Satisfaction83%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
      93%Satisfaction90%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      87%Satisfaction89%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      92%Satisfaction82%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Nottingham

    Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27

    £11,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Molson Coors Award

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

    The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship

    £750

    Deadline: N/A

    Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    PhD Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Nottingham: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Plymouth Marjon University is about £17,800 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 Nottingham?

    Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Applied Psychology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Education Studies, Social Work and Counselling & Psychotherapy.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £26,000 from University of Nottingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 95% at University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Nottingham lists 580 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 9 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Forensic Science and 1 more.

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

    University of Nottingham teaches 89 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering and 81 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Nottingham580 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses