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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

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.

1/3

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 1 category

VS

2/3

Salford

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Salford at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Salford both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre and Counselling & Psychotherapy. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,040 at University of Salford: Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,840 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Salford is higher in 4 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £27,500 from University of Salford. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 5 and University of Salford 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
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#82
1840
Established
1896
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 Salford

No data
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
19.1%

International

International student share

48
305

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

    Salford

    63 countries · 19.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
    • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

    Subjects

    12 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 Salford

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Salford

    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 Salford
    £17,040

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,840 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Salford
    £17,710

    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 Salford

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      90%Satisfaction96%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      96%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      93%Satisfaction80%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      90%Satisfaction79%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      94%Satisfaction89%

    • Nursing (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      91%Satisfaction94%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      92%Satisfaction92%

    • Applied Psychology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      90%Satisfaction65%

    • Complementary & Alternative Medicine

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      79%Satisfaction95%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      87%Satisfaction98%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Salford

    Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

    £8,160

    Deadline: N/A

    Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

    £7,100

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    IFY Excellence Scholarship

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Salford: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,040 at University of Salford: Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,840 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 Salford?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Journalism, Nursing (General), Social Work, Applied Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Salford 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 Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 96% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 6 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Personal & Professional Development, Forensic Science and Performing Arts (General).

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

    University of Salford teaches 60 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science and 52 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 Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses