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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

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

VS

2/3

Worcester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Worcester 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 Worcester at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Worcester both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies and Sociology & Criminology. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Worcester is higher in 5 and Plymouth Marjon University in 1. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £22,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 6 and Plymouth Marjon University in 5.

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
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1840
Established
1946
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 Worcester

No data
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
15.1%

International

International student share

48
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
39

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

    Worcester

    38 countries · 15.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India50.2%
    • 🌐Nepal15.1%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
    • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

    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 Worcester

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Worcester

    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 Worcester
    £17,200

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of Worcester
    £18,900

    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 Worcester

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      90%Satisfaction95%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      88%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      93%Satisfaction89%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      90%Satisfaction85%

    • Teacher Training

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

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      96%Satisfaction91%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      92%Satisfaction100%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      94%Satisfaction95%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      87%Satisfaction100%

    • Forensic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      79%Satisfaction100%

    • Nursing (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      91%Satisfaction88%

    • Applied Psychology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      90%Satisfaction80%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Worcester

    Molly Haughton Scholarship

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Amity Le Grange Scholarship

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Emily Bennett Scholarship

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Eva Baldwin Scholarship

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Imogen Stanley Scholarship

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,000 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 Worcester?

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

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £18,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 95% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 3 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Personal & Professional Development and Complementary & Alternative Medicine.

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

    University of Worcester teaches 53 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Business Studies, Law, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, History, Biochemistry, Design & Fashion and 45 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 Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses