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Plymouth
Reading · QS World #196
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 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 1 category
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Reading
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Plymouth Marjon University and University of Reading are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established; University of Reading on courses.
Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Reading at a glance
Plymouth Marjon University and University of Reading both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Plymouth Marjon University is about £10,650 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading 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 £31,000 from University of Reading. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 2 and University of Reading in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Reading
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
Reading
96 countries · 18% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India6.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%
Subjects
8 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 Reading
Sport & Exercise Sciences
18 coursesTypical fee £15,200 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £26,450 (PG)
Psychology (General)
1 courseFee not available
12 coursesTypical fee £30,650 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Teacher Training
Drama & Theatre
Education Studies
Media & Film Studies
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
Only at Plymouth Marjon University
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 Reading
- £25,850
Plymouth Marjon University is about £10,650 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Plymouth Marjon University
- No data
- University of Reading
- £26,450
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 Reading
Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,00090%Satisfaction83%Sociology & Criminology
£16,500Salary (3 years)£31,00093%Satisfaction96%Teacher Training
£25,000Salary (3 years)£27,50098%Satisfaction77%Education Studies
£16,500Salary (3 years)£29,00088%Satisfaction97%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusivePlymouth Marjon University
Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
University of Reading
The Sporting Excellence Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Reading: common questions
Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Reading cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Plymouth Marjon University is about £10,650 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 Reading?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.
Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Reading better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £31,000 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Plymouth Marjon University and 96% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Plymouth Marjon University or University of Reading offer more courses?
University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.
What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at University of Reading?
Plymouth Marjon University teaches 10 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 2 more.
What can you study at University of Reading but not at Plymouth Marjon University?
University of Reading teaches 62 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, History, Law, Marketing, Mathematics and 54 more.
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