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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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.

2/3

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 2 categories

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1/3

Sunderland

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Sunderland at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Sunderland both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Journalism. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sunderland is higher in 4 and Plymouth Marjon University in 2. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £25,000 from University of Sunderland. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 7 and University of Sunderland in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#86
1840
Established
1901
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 Sunderland

No data
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
36.5%

International

International student share

48
193

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

    Sunderland

    56 countries · 36.5% international

    • 🌐Nepal29.5%
    • 🇮🇳India17.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
    • 🇨🇳China7.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

    Subjects

    14 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 Sunderland

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Sunderland

    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 Sunderland
    £17,500

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Sunderland
    £17,000

    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 Sunderland

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      90%Satisfaction86%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      94%Satisfaction98%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
      90%Satisfaction88%

    • Teacher Training

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      98%Satisfaction80%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      88%Satisfaction84%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      92%Satisfaction90%

    • Applied Psychology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
      90%Satisfaction97%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      93%Satisfaction87%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      96%Satisfaction93%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      87%Satisfaction88%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Sunderland

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,300 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 Sunderland?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Nursing (General), Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Education Studies, Performing Arts (General), Social Work, Applied Psychology, Sociology & Criminology and 2 more.

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Sunderland better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £19,500 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 86% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Sunderland lists 193 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 4 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Drama & Theatre, Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and Forensic Science.

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

    University of Sunderland teaches 42 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Law, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Biochemistry and 34 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses