Plymouth Marjon University (St Mark & St John)

Plymouth  United Kingdom

Plymouth Marjon University is a small institution with a big personality. Since 1840, we’ve been championing social inclusion. Marjon has a sprawling green campus based in the heart of Plymouth’s Northern Quarter, meaning its well connected for access to the city centre, beaches, moors and woodland. Small class sizes mean you can enjoy a more personalised experience with your classmates, lecturers, and personal development tutors, helping you to succeed. Students at Plymouth Marjon feel supported, with the University being ranked joint 1st UK University for Academic Support*, 2nd UK University for Student Voice*, and no. 3 in England for Social Inclusion. From beginning to end, our students are supported to achieve. *National Student Survey 2024 **WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2024

Why study at Plymouth Marjon University (St Mark & St John)?

Develop close partnerships with industries and professionals through our extensive networks

Our enterprise hub and Futures team will boost your career

Be part of a small campus with a big person personality and people focused values

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Plymouth  United Kingdom

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Education (11) Business & Management (5) Geography (17) Nursing & Health (27) Politics & Government (30) Languages, Literature & Culture (21) Biological Sciences (4) Sociology (33) Psychology (31) Communication & Media Studies (7) Mathematics (25) Chemistry (6) Physics (29) Finance (14) Creative Arts & Design (9) Medicine (26)

About Plymouth Marjon University (St Mark & St John)

Postgraduate Approach

Postgraduate students learn in small groups and Marjon’s academic team are firmly committed to providing all students with the challenge, encouragement and support they need. With a strong emphasis on mobility, the university helps people to change their lives and careers through education.

Facilities

  • 24/7 Library located on campus with access to 170,000 titles as well as e-book and journal collections that can be accessed online from anywhere.
  • Teaching spaces equipped with content capture technology and high definition smart screens.
  • Live music studios, a crime scene house, journalism newsroom, sports science laboratories and health science clinics in which students work closely with members of the public.
  • Only BASES accredited lab in the Southwest.
  • Postgraduate suites with hot-desk computers, meeting areas and a relaxed study area.
  • On site sport centre, gym and pool.
  • The university offers well-appointed postgraduate accommodation .

Research

Marjon currently has four established institution wide interdisciplinary Research & Knowledge Exchange Groups. These groups have been developed to ensure sustainable growth in RKE and to contribute to an inclusive and supportive research culture. They are:

  • Building Knowledge Together
  • Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation
  • Resilience and Human Performance
  • Context, Agency, Place and Education

You can find out more our research here.

Study Options

Marjon offers a wide range of full-time and part-time postgraduate study options tailored towards working professionals.

The University’s postgraduate areas of specialism include Arts and Social Sciences, Teacher Training and Education and Sport, Health and Wellbeing. Marjon have almost 180 years of heritage in teacher training and their great reputation continues to this day, whether that be training to NQT status or to enhance careers with leadership specialisms and beyond.

You can find out more about the programmes we offer here.

*Plymouth Marjon University is a trading name of the University of St Mark & St John


Plymouth, also known as Britain's Ocean City, is nestled between the dramatic tors of Dartmoor and the sweeping blue waters of Plymouth Sound. The city is a vibrant and exciting hub for students and residents, with independent businesses and big-name brands in the city centre, bars, restaurants and coffee shops lining the iconic cobbled streets of the Barbican.



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Plymouth Marjon University (St Mark & St John)

Plymouth

South West

United Kingdom