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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton · QS World #1001

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.

2/4

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 2 categories

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2/4

Wolverhampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Wolverhampton are evenly matched: each leads in 2 of 4 categories where both have data. Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on TEF, scholarship; University of Wolverhampton on established, courses.

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Wolverhampton at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Wolverhampton both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology and Forensic Science. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Wolverhampton offers 270 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Wolverhampton is higher in 4 and Plymouth Marjon University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £31,000 from University of Wolverhampton. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 6 and University of Wolverhampton in 4, 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
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#85
1840
Established
1827
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 Wolverhampton

No data
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
80.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16.1%

International

International student share

48
270

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

    Wolverhampton

    28 countries · 16.1% international

    • 🌐Nepal29.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan13%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh11.2%
    • 🇮🇳India9.1%

    Subjects

    15 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 Wolverhampton

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Wolverhampton

    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 Wolverhampton
    £16,950

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,750 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Wolverhampton
    £18,230

    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 Wolverhampton

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      90%Satisfaction92%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      93%Satisfaction89%

    • Forensic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      79%Satisfaction87%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      96%Satisfaction88%

    • Teacher Training

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      98%Satisfaction92%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      88%Satisfaction95%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      92%Satisfaction67%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      94%Satisfaction90%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      87%Satisfaction93%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      90%Satisfaction78%

    • Complementary & Alternative Medicine

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      79%Satisfaction79%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Wolverhampton

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Wolverhampton: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: Plymouth Marjon University is about £1,750 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 Wolverhampton?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Forensic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Social Work, Journalism, Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Psychology (General) and 3 more.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £21,000 from University of Wolverhampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 92% at University of Wolverhampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Wolverhampton lists 270 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 3 subject areas that University of Wolverhampton does not, including Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies and Performing Arts (General).

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

    University of Wolverhampton teaches 53 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Business & Management (General), Law, Building & Construction, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, History, Business Studies, Design & Fashion and 45 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Wolverhampton270 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses