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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

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

Sheffield

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Sheffield both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Journalism and Psychology (General). Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Plymouth Marjon University is about £10,630 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 2 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £23,000 from University of Sheffield. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 3 and University of Sheffield in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#82
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THE World
#108
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Guardian UK
#19
1840
Established
1905
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 Sheffield

No data
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
28.1%

International

International student share

48
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
2

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

    Sheffield

    100 countries · 28.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China45.6%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
    • 🇮🇳India7%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%

    Subjects

    4 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 Sheffield

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Sheffield

    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 Sheffield
    £25,830

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £10,630 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Sheffield
    £31,360

    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 Sheffield

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      93%Satisfaction88%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      94%Satisfaction92%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      90%Satisfaction88%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Sheffield

    International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

    £3,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Access to Sheffield Scholarships

    £1,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Sheffield: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Plymouth Marjon University is about £10,630 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 Sheffield?

    Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Journalism, Psychology (General) and Applied Psychology.

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Sheffield better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £23,000 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Plymouth Marjon University and 88% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Sheffield lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 14 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Social Work and 6 more.

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

    University of Sheffield teaches 73 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies and 65 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Sheffield307 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses