University of St Mark & St John
URN: 133866 • Plymouth PL6 8BH
Overview
- Name
- University of St Mark & St John
- URN
- 133866
- Type
- Higher education institutions
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Taylor (since 2025) , Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive
- Telephone
- 01752777188
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Derriford Road, Plymouth PL6 8BH
Summary
Plymouth Marjon University, located in Plymouth, is a higher education institution with a rich history dating back to 1840. Originally founded to educate orphans from local workhouses, Marjon has maintained its commitment to providing transformative educational experiences for all students. The university prides itself on fostering a supportive community, often referred to as the "Marjon family," where students feel a strong sense of belonging.
The university offers a diverse range of courses across various subject areas, including Journalism, Business, Criminology, Education, Health & Wellbeing, and Sport. It also provides distance learning options for postgraduate degrees in Education and Management. The curriculum is designed to equip students with critical thinking and practical skills, preparing them for successful careers in their chosen fields.
Marjon's campus is set in a tranquil environment, close to the South Devon coastline and Dartmoor, offering students opportunities for outdoor activities and personal growth. The university also emphasizes real-life impact through its research initiatives, which influence education and community policies, further enhancing its role in the local and wider community.
The university offers a diverse range of courses across various subject areas, including Journalism, Business, Criminology, Education, Health & Wellbeing, and Sport. It also provides distance learning options for postgraduate degrees in Education and Management. The curriculum is designed to equip students with critical thinking and practical skills, preparing them for successful careers in their chosen fields.
Marjon's campus is set in a tranquil environment, close to the South Devon coastline and Dartmoor, offering students opportunities for outdoor activities and personal growth. The university also emphasizes real-life impact through its research initiatives, which influence education and community policies, further enhancing its role in the local and wider community.
Useful links
- Data protection (governance)
- Executive Leadership Team (governance)
- MSU strategy and governance (governance)
- All news (calendar)
- New Marjon research uncovers faulty government measurement of “Pretty Poverty” in Cornwall’s rural communities (calendar)
- Plymouth Marjon University celebrates top 10 national position for teaching quality (calendar)
- Plymouth Marjon University makes national debut at prestigious Royal College of Nursing conference  (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Privacy policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Mill Ford School (66.0)
- Woodlands School (63.4)
- A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education (60.2)
- University of Plymouth (58.7)
- Brook Green Centre for Learning (58.6)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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