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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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

West London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of West London at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of West London both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Drama & Theatre. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £16,750 at University of West London: Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London 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 £24,500 from University of West London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 4 and Plymouth Marjon University 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
#1201
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Guardian UK
#108
1840
Established
1860
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 West London

No data
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
27.1%

International

International student share

48
338

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

    West London

    64 countries · 27.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India47.8%
    • 🌐Nepal33.1%
    • 🇨🇳China2%
    • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

    Subjects

    13 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 West London

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of West London

    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 West London
    £16,750

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,550 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of West London
    £17,250

    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 West London

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      93%Satisfaction88%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction98%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      90%Satisfaction91%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      94%Satisfaction100%

    • Forensic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      79%Satisfaction92%

    • Nursing (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
      91%Satisfaction86%

    • Applied Psychology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      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 West London

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of West London: common questions

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of West London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £16,750 at University of West London: Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,550 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 West London?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Journalism, Forensic Science, Nursing (General), Performing Arts (General), Social Work and 1 more.

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

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £24,500 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Plymouth Marjon University and 88% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Plymouth Marjon University or University of West London offer more courses?

    University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 5 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Teacher Training, Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

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

    University of West London teaches 55 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Music, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Law, Information Systems & Data Science, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Adult Nursing and 47 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses