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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of York

York · QS World #158

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/5

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 1 category

VS

4/5

York

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of York leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established.

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of York at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of York both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies and Forensic Science. Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £27,500 at University of York: Plymouth Marjon University is about £12,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York 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 £26,500 from University of York. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 3 and University of York in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#158
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THE World
#154
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Guardian UK
#20
1840
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 York

No data
87.1%

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
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.6%

International

International student share

48
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
3

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

    York

    97 countries · 18.6% international

    • 🇨🇳China44.1%
    • 🇮🇳India7.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
    • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

    Subjects

    10 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 York

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of York

    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 York
    £27,500

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £12,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    No data
    University of York
    £27,250

    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 York

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      93%Satisfaction90%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      88%Satisfaction87%

    • Forensic Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      79%Satisfaction92%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      90%Satisfaction91%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      92%Satisfaction83%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of York

    Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    York Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    York Futures Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of York: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £27,500 at University of York: Plymouth Marjon University is about £12,300 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 York?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Forensic Science, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Nursing (General), Psychology (General), Social Work, Teacher Training and Applied Psychology.

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

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £24,000 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Plymouth Marjon University and 90% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

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

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 8 subject areas that University of York does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Performing Arts (General) and Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

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

    University of York teaches 72 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 64 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of York532 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses