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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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

VS

3/4

Southampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton 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 Southampton at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Southampton both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies and Sociology & Criminology. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Plymouth Marjon University is about £10,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton 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 £25,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 3 and University of Southampton in 1, 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
#111
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THE World
#129
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Guardian UK
#16
1840
Established
1862
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 Southampton

No data
87%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
35.1%

International

International student share

48
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
52

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

    Southampton

    103 countries · 35.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China63.5%
    • 🇮🇳India4.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    Subjects

    11 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 Southampton

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Southampton

    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 Southampton
    £26,000

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £10,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Southampton
    £31,200

    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 Southampton

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      93%Satisfaction86%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      88%Satisfaction88%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      90%Satisfaction89%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
      96%Satisfaction81%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
      87%Satisfaction95%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Southampton

    Horizon Europe fee waiver

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Plymouth Marjon University is about £10,800 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 Southampton?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Nursing (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Personal & Professional Development, Applied Psychology and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

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

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £25,000 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Plymouth Marjon University and 86% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 7 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Drama & Theatre, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Social Work, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Forensic Science and Performing Arts (General).

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

    University of Southampton teaches 80 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics and 72 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses