Plymouth Marjon University ranked top university in England for learning community

That's according to a survey, answered by 332,000 students across the UK

Author: Chris BakerPublished 23rd Jul 2021

Plymouth Marjon University has been rated the number one university in England for "learning community" and second for "student voice", in the National Student Survey.

The survey, which questions final year students, is used to feed into league table data and is the major national measure of student satisfaction.

It was answered this year by 332,000 students in 397 UK institutions.

The rating of 1st in England for learning community reflects ongoing excellent results from previous years, and Marjon's long-term reputation for being a welcoming and inclusive university. This year Marjon was also ranked 3rd university in England for learning opportunities, 3rd for its students' union, and 4th for teaching on my course.

Marjon was amongst the top 5 universities in England - around 119 institutions - on 12 out of 27 questions asked, and the best university in the South West for 13 out of 27 questions.

Professor Rob Warner, Vice-Chancellor of Plymouth Marjon University said:

"These results reflect the focus our team has put on looking after students not only throughout the last year, but long term. We work hard to keep students connected, informed and feeling like they belong here. I am delighted for all of our staff and students that our final year students have ranked us best university community in England. At Marjon, everyone can belong."

Lauren Edwards, President of Marjon Students' Union, said:

"After such a difficult year it's amazing to see all our hard work pay off. We're a small team but we still strive to represent our students as best we can, and it's fantastic to see our students agree. We're extremely proud of the past year, and to be rated as third best university union in England, out of 119 universities, is an incredible achievement."