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.
Our results speak for themselves: more than 95% of students find employment or move into further study within six months of graduating, and we have three courses which have scored 100% satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2017. We were also named the top University in the UK for social mobility in a one-off report in 2014, demonstrating the power of giving students both the skills to succeed and the confidence to use them.
We offer a great range of courses from Foundation Degrees & Progression Courses to Honours Degrees and Postgraduate study. As the most experienced teacher training provider in the South West, we have been successfully training teachers since 1840, receiving praise in our Ofsted inspections, including an “outstanding” for our secondary Management and Quality Assurance. We have excellent links with local schools and Marjon is both well known and well respected.
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. Personal Development Tutors work closely with students in both group work and one-to-one to build confidence and develop individual strengths.
Our areas of specialism include teaching, sport, health and wellbeing, social sciences, business, and performing arts, with each area having industry-level resources and facilities to prepare students for the workplace
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** BA (Hons) Primary Education graduate, 2018 **
Jan Gourd, the BA Primary course lead, is a true superstar. She always looks for the best in students, encourages them to develop their own passions and succeed based on their own merits. I cannot speak highly enough of this incredible lecturer.
Kate Firks, associate lecturer in ITE and my dissertation supervisor, is equally excellent. Taking a keen interest in my chosen topic, she put a great deal of time and effort into helping my produce a dissertation – an excellent result is a testament to the excellent support of this truly wonderful mentor.
Other staff throughout my three years have also been excellent and supportive, including Dr Paul Sutton and Dr Karen Stockham to mention just two. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Rob Warner, is also a great bloke!
I cannot say the organisation of our course was always perfect because it certainly was not – often far from it. But would I have rather been anywhere else in the world? Absolutely not!
By Toby Baverstock (Jul, 2018) |
I thoroughly enjoyed the 5 years I spent studying at Marjon through my BA & MA. I learnt an incredible amount from my time here & gained friends for life, with memories I’ll never forget.
I would highly recommend Plymouth Marjon University to anyone who is looking to study in a small, friendly environment with superb staff & a fantastic surrounding location.
By Daniel Grindrod (Jul, 2018) |
I loved the attention as a foreign student. The institution offers the service of restaurant and cafeteria. The sport facilities are excellent. There is a library on site. The academic service was brilliant.
By Raúl Roberto Cuadrado Miranda (Apr, 2018) |
Accommodations on campus are very-low quality. Administrators are blind to the needs of the students. There is nothing around the campus and students are very isolated. Why would someone pay 9,250 pounds a year for such a place is a mistery. There is this Alison Spenser who is hated by everyone on campus including the lecturers and the most unprofessional person I have ever seen. Stay away!
By John Snowden (Jan, 2018) |
Amazing uni, did a 4 year degree here and staff, the way my degree was formated, accommodation, and all the people were brilliant! Top of the range sports facilities on campus, student support are the best ever!!
By Joshy Newton (Nov, 2017) |
Spent wonderful time here studying for three wonderful years (which went by so fast), the lecturers are amazing, staffs and students are supportive and nice, and the environment is cosy and friendly like no other. Academic wise, the contents and syllabus are well-prepared. We gained a lot of useful input pertaining to our course; all of the modules were professionally built to suit our course requirements.
By Pinku No Ichigo Yuki (Nov, 2017) |
I graduated in 2013, studying Media Production, receiving a 2.1 BA Honours. The course covered everything I needed to know about different forms of digital media, and the staff were friendly, supportive and knowledgable. 2 years later, In April 2015, I went on to launch my own Digital Marketing Video Production service - Take 24 Studios. In Oct 2016, the marketing team of Marjon got in contact with me in regards to hiring my services to film and produce a highlights video for the 2016 graduation ceremony. The marketing team which I had previously never dealt with during my time as a student there are great, super organised, and mega on social media! Definitely leading the way in terms of marketing and engagement with current and potential students. Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, VIDEOS, everything! Marjon is a great uni and they are continually developing every year. The difference in growth I have noticed in the 3 years since I graduated is incredible. A truly great uni that I highly recommend for both students and degree choices, but also a great team of staff members working behind the scenes at Marjon. 5 Stars.
By Thomas (Oct, 2017) |
The University of St Mark & St John is great. A growing uni in both size and reputation, Marjon offers a fantastic environment to learn about specific subjects and career choices.
By Ed Surtees (Oct, 2017) |
I think the university is brilliant for various reasons. The lectures are interesting and the lecturers themselves really take time to explain the subject, ensure all are understanding and constantly provide additional material to aid in learning. The class sizes are fairly small, meaning that you really get to know people on your course helping to form great friendships and gain support during your studies. There is a sense of warmth and friendliness on campus, you just don't get that same feeling in a larger university!
By Alannah Smith (Nov, 2016) |
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The education here is truly transformative; with dedicated staff who genuinely care, I've seen my child blossom into a confident learner, ready to tackle the world.
By Yuki Sasaki (Apr, 2024) |