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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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

Sussex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sussex 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 Sussex at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Sussex both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General) and Media & Film Studies. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Plymouth Marjon University is about £8,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 3 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £26,000 from University of Sussex. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 4 and University of Sussex in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#273
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#31
1840
Established
1961
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 Sussex

No data
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.3%

International

International student share

48
463

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

    Sussex

    115 countries · 25.3% international

    • 🇨🇳China21.6%
    • 🇮🇳India7.9%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

    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 Sussex

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Sussex

    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 Sussex
    £23,500

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £8,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Sussex
    £23,500

    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 Sussex

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      93%Satisfaction90%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      90%Satisfaction85%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
      92%Satisfaction94%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      94%Satisfaction88%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction92%

    • Teacher Training

      £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction92%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Sussex

    Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sussex Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Sussex: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Plymouth Marjon University is about £8,300 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 Sussex?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Drama & Theatre, Journalism, Education Studies, Teacher Training, Personal & Professional Development, Applied Psychology and Counselling & Psychotherapy.

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

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £25,500 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Plymouth Marjon University and 90% at University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 7 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nursing (General), Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Forensic Science, Performing Arts (General) and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

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

    University of Sussex teaches 65 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Law and 57 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses