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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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

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2/3

Strathclyde

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Strathclyde both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Education Studies. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Plymouth Marjon University is about £7,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde 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 £29,000 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 3 and Plymouth Marjon University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#230
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THE World
#351
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Guardian UK
#25
1840
Established
1796
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 Strathclyde

No data
89.6%

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
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.8%

International

International student share

48
541

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
0

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

    Strathclyde

    86 countries · 18.8% international

    • 🇮🇳India31%
    • 🇨🇳China10.5%
    • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
    • 🌐Oman3.8%

    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 Strathclyde

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Strathclyde

    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 Strathclyde
    £22,750

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £7,550 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Strathclyde
    £30,250

    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 Strathclyde

    • Teacher Training

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
      98%Satisfaction93%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      90%Satisfaction91%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      88%Satisfaction90%

    • Psychology (General)

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

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      92%Satisfaction96%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Strathclyde

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Plymouth Marjon University is about £7,550 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 Strathclyde?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Teacher Training, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Personal & Professional Development, Psychology (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Forensic Science.

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Strathclyde better for Teacher Training?

    Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £31,000 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at Plymouth Marjon University and 93% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 7 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Drama & Theatre, Journalism, Nursing (General), Applied Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Performing Arts (General) and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

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

    University of Strathclyde teaches 56 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Law, English Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Mathematics, Physics and 48 more.

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses