Who we are
Plymouth Marjon University originated in London as one of the UK’s first teacher-training colleges. Our founders were trailblazers who ignored social classes, offering education to all, and believing that good education was the key to unlocking social mobility.
We pride ourselves on being a small, values-based university with a big personality. With small class sizes and high contact hours, our students can get to know their course tutors personally and build solid relationships with their learning community. We have a strong focus on three key areas: student success, research and knowledge exchange, and place and social purpose, which lead our work and, guided by our values, will help everyone in our university community to achieve.
The University is ranked no.2 in England for Social Inclusion (Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025), and no. 3 in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025), and our students enjoy the warm, friendly atmosphere they encounter at the institution.
We offer a range of programmes, from apprenticeships and foundation degrees to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. We also offer a range of research opportunities as part of our Doctoral College. We offer both full-time and part-time study options.
Plymouth Marjon University works with a range of partners from the sectors of education, sport, health, wellbeing, and the creative industries to provide innovative programmes of teaching and applied research which result in exceptional employability – we’re above the national average across multiple categories in the 2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey.
Our 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.
for Teaching Quality. (Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
for Student Satisfaction. (Complete University Guide 2025)
for Career Prospects. (WhatUni Student Choice Awards)