Summary
Plymouth Marjon University is a small university with a spacious green campus in spectacular South West England, with city, sea and moor on its doorstep. For 180 years Marjon has offered a personalised and student-centred approach, in which students are challenged in small class groups to fulfil their potential. Subject areas include health, education, sport, media and business. Marjon is closely embedded with local employers across these sectors.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate77%Postgraduate23%
Study mode
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Full-time86%Part-time14%
Student population SMALL
- Fewer than 5,000 students
Where students come from
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UK98%International0%EU2%
Student gender
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Male 40%Female 60%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Overall ranking
100th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000478 48%100th
15 -
Entry standards
/ Max 215113 53%110th
7 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.30 83%3rd
3 -
Research quality
/ Max 42.49 62%112th
1 -
Research intensity
/ Max 10.29 29%98th
1 -
Academic services spend
/ Max 37571063 28%123rd
7 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2164117 5%130th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.714.754th
27 -
Continuation
/ Max 10086.7 87%97th
17 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10074.2 74%65th
24 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10070.0 70%112th
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Subject League Tables 2026
Complementary Medicine ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10095.4 95%6th
4 -
Entry standards
/ Max 165143 87%3rd
7 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.33 83%4th
4 -
Research quality
/ Max 4n/a -
Continuation
/ Max 10087.0 87%9th
1 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 100n/a
Campus locations
Study options
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Frequently asked questions
From small class sizes to lifetime career advice, you’ll be well supported at Plymouth Marjon – it's why students rate it so highly (joint 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction, Complete University Guide 2026). Marjon is a sociable campus uni with a real community feel, so you'll quickly make friends and build a support network. You'll develop the skills and experience needed for your future career. You'll access support from dedicated lecturers, use placement-based learning to put theory into practice, and develop a professional network to help you thrive after uni. Going to Marjon isn't just about getting a degree; it's a new chapter that will kick-start the rest of your life.
With halls of residence as well as houses in Plymouth Marjon's Student Village, you'll find a range of accommodation to suit your needs – whether that's making new friends or seeking a sanctuary to study. Free Wi-Fi is available in all accommodation, there's 24-hour campus security, and a shared cleaning service. 'The Oaks' provides on-site accommodation specifically for Marjon's postgrad students.
Plymouth is a vibrant waterfront city packed full of attractions, activities, shopping, entertainment and sightseeing. Bursting with culture and history, Plymouth is up-and-coming and has a growing reputation for quality local food and drink. Marjon's campus is in the north of Plymouth, where the city gives way to the stunning vistas of Dartmoor. Transport links in and out of the city are direct and frequent, meaning you can enjoy a day or night out in Plymouth and return to campus safely, and cheaply! If you're looking for campus life with city, coast and countryside on your doorstep, then Plymouth Marjon University is the perfect place to be.