Marjon ranked in UK’s top 10 by national media

Released: 13.09.23

Plymouth Marjon University is thrilled to be ranked among the UK’s top ten universities in this year’s university guides from the Daily Mail and The Guardian, solidifying its position as a leading institution dedicated to providing an exceptional education experience for students. 

In The Daily Mail's University Guide 2024, Plymouth Marjon University received remarkable recognition, achieving top rankings in several categories. The University was ranked as one of the top 5 universities in England for Teaching Excellence, a testament to its resolute commitment to delivering high-quality education. Additionally, Marjon secured a place in the top 6 in England for Student Support, emphasising the University’s dedication to nurturing and empowering students throughout their academic journey. 

Plymouth Marjon University has also been acknowledged as the no. 2 institution in the South West for Student Experience and placed in the top 7 in the South West for Graduate Salaries. These rankings underscore Plymouth Marjon’s dedication to creating a positive and rewarding learning environment whilst ensuring its graduates are well-prepared for successful careers. 

Professor Claire Taylor, Vice-Chancellor of Plymouth Marjon University, was thrilled with Marjon’s outcomes, saying: 

"Our remarkable rankings in these guides are proof of our commitment to outstanding education. These accolades reflect our dedication to providing top-tier teaching, unparalleled student support, and inclusive opportunities for all, and we remain steadfast in our mission to empower our students for success." 

The Daily Mail's University Guide 2024 is new this year after the tabloid joined The Guardian, The Times, and other media outlets in delivering league tables and rankings of UK universities and higher education institutions. The Mail’s Guide incorporated 12 key performance indicators that focus on issues critical to today's students and their families, gathering its information using the Office for Student’s National Student Survey in which Marjon was ranked among the UK’s top institutions. These indicators encompass graduates' career success, the quality of student support services, and fairness in university admissions policies. Plymouth Marjon University proudly ranked no. 2 in the South West for first-generation students, highlighting its commitment to inclusivity and diversity. 

Notably, The Guardian University Guide 2024 also recognised Plymouth Marjon, ranking the University as one of the top 5 universities in the UK for Education programmes. These outstanding rankings are part of a growing pattern of national recognition  for Plymouth Marjon University.  

In addition to its achievements in the 2024 Daily Mail and Guardian guides, the University was named the no. 1 university in the UK for Assessment in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2023 and secured the no. 2 spot in England for Student Satisfaction and ranked in the top 4 in the UK for Career Prospects in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023. 

Furthermore, the University rocketed to the top of last year's Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, earning the no. 1 position in England for Social inclusion and securing spots in England's top 6 in the Student Experience, Teaching Quality, and Student Support categories. 

You can see more of Plymouth Marjon University’s rankings here, and check out its remaining available courses for study this September here.