Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth Marjon University – where students come first

Plymouth Marjon University sits on a green and spacious campus, with world-class facilities in a spectacular part of the world. But the thing that most makes us stand out is our students. They are the inspiration and motivation for all we do.

Here, students build strong working relationships with a network of supporters, from their Personal Development Tutors to their lecturers to the Student Union, and therefore achieve more than they ever thought possible. They work side-by-side with us to improve and develop the University to make their experience as rich and rewarding as possible.

All our programmes involve work placements of some sort, and all students are trained in critical graduate-level skills such as presenting with impact, applying for jobs, managing interviews and influencing others. We work very closely with key employers on all programmes, linking our students to a network of contacts to help them in their future careers.

Our results speak for themselves: we were ranked the top university in England for student satisfaction in The Complete University Guide 2021. 95% of students find employment or move into further study within six months of graduating. We are a top 5 university in England in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021. We put our students first, always.

Our Values

Our Values are at the heart of everything we do. They were developed by our staff, are inspired by the stories of our students, by our history and by our hopes and ambitions for the future. They encourage both the ability and the aspiration to improve lives for all.

Put simply, everyone at Marjon expects their colleagues to behave with fairness and decency, both to each other and to students. You can expect the same in return from your peers and from the University as a whole. We are wholeheartedly committed to being an inclusive and fair community where every voice counts. We’re not perfect, but if we ever fail at this, we want to know.

We’ve welcomed international students from more than 60 countries over the years

International students are invited to to apply for any of our undergraduate, postgraduate or professional development courses. Most courses involve a period of work placement, and we ensure that all courses are professionally relevant, in order to boost students’ employment options. 

Our small class sizes ensure that all of our students get a high level of support, which is especially critical for students who are coming to a new country, often for the first time. International students can apply direct or through UCAS, and we’ve laid out this section to explain everything you need to know before you apply, and ahead of your arrival.