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Plymouth Marjon University (also known as the University of St Mark and St John, and colloquially referred to as ‘Marjon’) is a campus university based in the north of Plymouth.
The university offers a diverse range of courses and is particularly strong in education, sports, performing arts, business and health subjects. Students have access to outstanding modern facilities, many of which recreate real-world labs, studios and clinics to help prepare them for their future careers.
Work experience placements, the chance to study abroad and business networking are just some of the excellent resources and opportunities offered by the university to help students transition from their degree into a successful career. Students also benefit from the continuous support of their Personal Tutors and the Futures Team.
The university’s Students’ Union runs a number of clubs and societies and ensures that students are fully supported and represented throughout their time in Plymouth. All students who enrol at Marjon will enjoy not only an excellent education but a busy social life and a healthy support network too.
The campus is close to Dartmoor National Park and is within easy reach of the vibrant Plymouth city centre. The waterfront in particular is a thriving hub of sports, restaurants and more, while there are plenty of cinemas, theatres, galleries, bars and clubs to cater to any interest.
There are many courses available to study at Plymouth Marjon. While the strengths of the university are in education, sport, health, performing arts and business, students can be assured that all courses are held to the highest standards and offer excellent teaching.
Students are regularly asked for their feedback with a view to making immediate improvements to courses in order to benefit those students at that time, not just future students. Work placements are also incorporated into many modules at the university to encourage students to explore career opportunities early.
Work is generally assessed through a range of research projects, coursework, exams, essays and group work.
Each student works closely with a Personal Development Tutor to guide them through their time at university, working on building their strengths, building confidence and developing key graduate-level skills such as applying for jobs or impressing at an interview.
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GET PROSPECTUSThe requirements for enrolling at Plymouth Marjon vary depending on students’ chosen course but generally ask for between 88 and 120 UCAS points. Students can apply from various backgrounds, with many different qualifications considered. Students who are concerned they may not meet the academic requirements are urged to speak to the university’s admissions team, as specific situations can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Beyond the minimum qualifications, some courses may also require an interview, an audition or a portfolio of previous work that demonstrates a student’s ability in their field. A select few courses may also require academic or practical experience in a particular subject too.
International students are welcome but all courses are taught and tested in English so students should be able to demonstrate their grasp of the language with an applicable test score.
The full entry requirements for each course are available to view on the university’s website.
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ASK A QUESTIONAccommodation is guaranteed for all first-year students. There are seven halls of residence, and the accommodation team aim to place students in halls depending on questionnaires they complete on application, ensuring they are with like-minded students. These include single-sex flats. There are also two purpose built en-suite wet rooms for disabled students.
Standard rooms cost £100 a week and en-suites cost £116 a week. Internet access, content insurance and 24-hour on-site security are included in the price. All halls have a Senior Resident Student who is there to help students settle in and get to know people, to generate social activities, and to support any welfare or practical issues.
Students who prefer to find their own accommodation, or second- and third-year students, can get advice on private halls and other housing options from the university to help them find suitable landlords. Advice is also offered on various issues with tenancies and bills.
The university has invested more than £20m in facilities over recent years, with new equipment including a journalism and media centre, the only BASES accredited sports science lab in the South West and a live music lab. At the library, students will find over 150,000 books over three floors, along with IT facilities to use.
On campus, there is a Dining Hall, Grandstand Café and a Starbucks as part of the new Student Union Bar (Barjon), where students will be able to grab a bite to eat and relax during study breaks. A campus shop is at hand, to pick up essential food items, magazines and newspapers. There is also a nap room with hammocks in the chaplaincy, and a games room to chill out between lectures with friends.
For students that like sport, there are impressive sports facilities right on campus, including a 25m swimming pool, fitness suite, 3G pitch, two hockey pitches, tennis courts, climbing wall and sports hall, with court lines for badminton, netball, basketball, volleyball and futsal.
Find out more about the accommodations and facilities in person at the uni.
BOOK OPEN DAYWhat's it like to study at this institution? Current students and alumni share their opinion...
VIEW 946 REVIEWS WRITE A REVIEWE Ella Reviewed 22 Jun 23 Physical Education in Secondary Education (11-16 with Enhancement) (with QTS) BEd (Hons) The campus has great facilities and everything you need is right at hand such as a shop, canteen, Starbucks, Costa and all the sports facilities. Marjon has a variety of great facilities that students are able to access most of the time like the cinema room, games room, astro, tennis courts and... READ FULL REVIEW
R Robert Reviewed 26 Feb 23 Music Production and Sound Engineering Very friendly and helpful staff, amazing facilities.... READ FULL REVIEW
Plymouth Marjon takes student welfare very seriously, and has built up a network of services to ensure that they are fully supported throughout their time at the university. The services as a whole have been awarded the Matrix Accreditation – an international award given to organisations that offer high-quality advice, guidance and information.
This includes academic support, with services available to either discuss problems that students may be having with the chosen degree or to arrange for extenuating circumstances or even changing the student’s degree if they wish to alter their path.
A disability service is available to discuss and meet individual needs, while a student finance officer is on hand to help students with any money related issues. A counselling service, run by fully qualified, accredited counsellors is there if students need someone to talk to about any personal issues they may be facing whilst at the university. And for students with children, there is an onsite nursery, which is consistently ranked one of the best in Plymouth.
Find out more about the student support offered on the university’s website.
VISIT WEBSITEThe university has a number of specialist subject areas, including teaching, sport, and health and wellbeing. It’s also lauded for its performing arts, social sciences and business qualifications.
Education
The department of Education has links with over 600 schools, and offers courses from a BEd (gaining NQT status in three years), to broader Education-based degrees, to PGCE, School Direct and Early Years Initial Teacher Training courses for Postgraduate students. All courses offer practical training through work placements alongside theory-based teaching. The university has been training teachers for 180 years and has thousands of alumni working in schools.
Sport
The university’s excellent Sports faculty offers a wealth of experience in different areas of sporting knowledge. This ranges from the teaching and coaching of sport, to sports therapy and rehab, and even the business of sport for budding club owners and event managers.
Health and Wellbeing
Plymouth Marjon University has a strong focus on health and wellbeing, with expertise in areas as diverse as “exercise as medicine” which includes working with NHS patients on how lifestyle changes can help them to manage disease through to manual therapies such as rehabilitation and osteopathy.
The Students’ Union at Plymouth Marjon exists for a number of reasons. It is primarily an organisation that ensures all students are represented equally and fairly, offering advice to anyone who feels they are struggling with their course for a personal, academic or other reason.
The SU is staffed by three permanent members and a number of part-time volunteers. These positions are filled during student elections, ensuring students have a say in the people representing them and their needs. The SU is independent from the university and will act as a representative of students if they need to dispute something with the university or on any other matters.
The Students’ Union also organises various social events throughout the year, and runs the clubs and societies at the university, ensuring students have ample opportunity to unwind and meet new friends.
Students are encouraged to take a look at the wide range of clubs and societies offered by Plymouth Marjon’s Students’ Union. These give students the opportunity to meet new people and make friends, and also unwind – downtime is an essential part of a healthy student lifestyle.
There are many different societies available to choose from, covering topical interests, backgrounds or just hobbies. Students are also welcome to start their own society with the SU’s support. Starting a society not only helps students to find like-minded people to connect with, but also looks great on a CV when applying for jobs in the future.
Alongside the societies, there are various sporting clubs open to join, from the more traditional athletics, basketball and swimming to more niche activities such as cheerleading. As well as being fantastic for socialising, these help students find a productive way to keep fit around their studies.
The university’s campus is situated a little outside the centre of Plymouth, close to Dartmoor National Park. The regular bus service means it offers all the benefits of a campus university, close to some stunning countryside, but with all the amenities of a city just an easy and short journey away.
Plymouth is sometimes referred to as Britain’s Ocean City, with a fantastic and thriving waterfront and the incredible beaches (and associated water sports) of Devon and Cornwall in close proximity.
The waterfront is a hub of activity, including some fantastic restaurants to suit all budgets – even a student one. And while the city and the region comes to life during the warmer months when surfing and sailing is at its peak, there’s plenty to enjoy there during the cooler months too, including art galleries, theatre, cinema and the excellent Drake Circus Shopping Centre.
Anyone who enjoys a night out will find plenty of bars and clubs to choose from, ranging from real ale taverns to dance clubs and live music venues. The Plymouth Pavilions hosts regular concerts and comedy nights also.
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BOOK OPEN DAYFrom the moment students begin their qualification at Plymouth Marjon, there’s a focus on future career success and employability that looks to prepare students for success. That’s why 95% of its graduates either find a job or carry on into further education within six months of graduation.
There’s a dedicated Futures team on-hand to offer support and guidance throughout students’ time at the uni. Whether it’s exploring job opportunities and work experience placements or looking at core skills around CV writing and interview techniques, there is plenty of help available for those who want it.
The university works closely with international universities, offering students the chance to study abroad and expand their CVs. At home, its collaboration with local and national businesses on its curriculum and course structure helps to develop students into the skilled experts that industries are seeking.
In fact, Plymouth’s education and teacher training widely benefit from the university’s strong ties with over 600 schools across the UK and a survey of its teaching graduates’ salaries after five years found that they were earning more than any other graduates in the same sector in the South West and Wales (Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2017).
The university has a selection of scholarships, bursaries and other financial support resources available to students to offer them the best chance of success during their studies. Scholarships are available in a range of criteria, with some helping to level the playing field for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and others rewarding students with outstanding talent or academic ability.
Students can browse the full range of scholarships and bursaries on the university’s website, including learning about the specific qualifying criteria and how to apply.
Elite Sports Scholarships
The university offers a range of scholarships to support talented athletes, usually for individuals performing at national level.
The University Hardship Fund (UHF)
Students who are struggling financially can apply to this fund for some extra help. The amount of money offered to students through this fund will vary depending on the personal circumstances of the applicant.
While fees can vary depending on the type of course studied and a student’s personal circumstances, the normal fees that apply are £9,250 per year for undergraduate and foundation degrees for UK-based students, and £12,500 per year for non-UK students.
Foundation degrees with work-based routes cost a little less, at £6,000 per year for UK students (they are not available to international applicants).
Students in the UK are able to apply for financial help in the form of a tuition fee loan. This loan covers the entirety of the tuition fees, subject to eligibility, and is only repayable once the student has reached a minimum salary level.
Any students who want to avoid the loan route and wish to pay off their fees during their course are also able to arrange a payment plan so that they can pay instalments at various points throughout the academic year.
Send a message directly to the uni to learn more about their scholarships and bursaries.
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Plymouth Marjon University
Many courses at Plymouth Marjon University offer an opportunity to do a work placement or sandwich year. These opportunities will help you develop your employability skills, and the careers department is also on hand to offer personal support.
As well as a wide range of courses on offer, Plymouth Marjon University also has loads of clubs and societies you can join during your studies. Joining societies is just one of the many ways you can tailor your experience at Plymouth Marjon University to suit you.
With a degree in a subject you love, you'll find more doors opening to jobs you'll love. Studies have also shown that graduates earn more on average compared to non-graduates.
If you want to continue to pursue education, you'll be able to progress to postgraduate study once you've got your undergraduate degree. You could opt to study a master's, or even get a PhD.
Living in uni halls means you'll have access to communal areas including kitchen and dining facilities. These facilities offer you plenty of opportunity to socialise with the students you're living with.
You'll also find all bills are included in your rent, and yes, that includes WiFi. Rent also covers security and maintenance. There are accessible rooms available in halls that have been adapted for disabled students.
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