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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

Portsmouth

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Portsmouth both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology and Education Studies. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth 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 £25,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 6 and University of Portsmouth in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#662
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#55
1840
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

No data
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.5%

International

International student share

48
446

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

    Portsmouth

    96 countries · 24.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India22.1%
    • 🇨🇳China11.6%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
    • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

    Subjects

    14 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 Portsmouth

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Portsmouth

    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 Portsmouth
    £17,900

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,700 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Portsmouth
    £18,600

    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 Portsmouth

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      90%Satisfaction86%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      93%Satisfaction87%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      88%Satisfaction89%

    • Teacher Training

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
      98%Satisfaction68%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      94%Satisfaction84%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      96%Satisfaction100%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      90%Satisfaction86%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      92%Satisfaction91%

    • Nursing (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      91%Satisfaction100%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Language Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,700 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 Portsmouth?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Teacher Training, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Psychology (General), Social Work, Applied Psychology and 2 more.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £24,000 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 86% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 4 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Forensic Science and Performing Arts (General).

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

    University of Portsmouth teaches 70 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and 62 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses