College of St Mark & St John
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The University College Plymouth St Mark & St John, commonly referred to as Marjon, is a higher education campus based university college on the edge of Plymouth
, England
.
(now National Society for Promoting Religious Education
) of the constituent colleges of St John’s Battersea (1840) and St Mark’s College, Chelsea (1841) a contender for Third oldest university in England debate
.
The College of St Mark was founded on the belief of Derwent Coleridge
, its first Principal, that the primary purpose of the College must be to widen the educational horizons of its students. Sir James Kay-Shuttleworth established St. John's to provide teacher training to meet the social and economic needs of industrialisation based on the concept of education as self realisation. Both Colleges stressed the importance of interchange between academic study and broader experience; and the role of an enlightened teaching profession in furthering social and economic development. Both Colleges were among the first to open access to degree level study outside the universities. The two Colleges merged in 1923, establishing a single institution in Chelsea which developed a wider reputation for academic excellence and commitment to teaching. The College moved to Plymouth in 1973, and its educational activities have continued to evolve in response to local, regional, national and international needs. In 1991 the College became affiliated to the University of Exeter, which accredited it to run undergraduate and postgraduate programmes leading to degree awards of the University. In 2007, it gained university college
status it has been able to award its own degrees. With the new status came the name of University College Plymouth St Mark & St John.
around a 20 minute bus-ride. The campus is between the hospital and airport.
The Peninsula Allied Health Centre (PAHC) on the campus enables 1000 University of Plymouth
students from Devon and Cornwall to study a range of health therapies, providing opportunities for shared learning across health professions.
Updated facilities include a Sports Centre, dining hall, retail area and reception.
, although fewer than average (63.2%) get graduate-level jobs.
Undergraduate and postgraduate courses are taught both on campus and overseas, with UCP Marjon lecturers delivering learning in countries such as Mexico
and Ethiopia
.
UCP Marjon has developed a new modern Swoosh
logo and no longer uses the traditional Lion and Lamb crest as the main domestic visual identity. Although opinion is divided, some detractors believe it resembles a shoe company logo.
More than 93 per cent of UCP Marjon's graduates are either in employment or continuing in higher education, it has been revealed.
Graham Dawe, head coach at Plymouth Albion, received the honour from University College Plymouth St Mark & St John (Marjon), for his "contribution to the fabric of society".
Plymouth
Plymouth is a city and unitary authority area on the coast of Devon, England, about south-west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
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History
Marjon' s history in higher education goes back to the foundation by the National Society(now National Society for Promoting Religious Education
National Society for Promoting Religious Education
The National Society for Promoting Religious Education, often just referred to as the National Society, is a Church of England body in England and Wales for the promotion of church schools and Christian education....
) of the constituent colleges of St John’s Battersea (1840) and St Mark’s College, Chelsea (1841) a contender for Third oldest university in England debate
Third oldest university in England debate
The title of third-oldest university in England is a topic of much debate, with prime contenders for the title usually being considered to include University College London, King's College London, Durham University and the University of London, however deciding which is truly the 'oldest' depends...
.
The College of St Mark was founded on the belief of Derwent Coleridge
Derwent Coleridge
Derwent Coleridge , third child of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, was a distinguished English scholar and author.-Early life:Derwent Coleridge was born at Keswick, Cumberland, 14 Sept. 1800 . He was sent with his brother Hartley to be educated at a small school near Ambleside...
, its first Principal, that the primary purpose of the College must be to widen the educational horizons of its students. Sir James Kay-Shuttleworth established St. John's to provide teacher training to meet the social and economic needs of industrialisation based on the concept of education as self realisation. Both Colleges stressed the importance of interchange between academic study and broader experience; and the role of an enlightened teaching profession in furthering social and economic development. Both Colleges were among the first to open access to degree level study outside the universities. The two Colleges merged in 1923, establishing a single institution in Chelsea which developed a wider reputation for academic excellence and commitment to teaching. The College moved to Plymouth in 1973, and its educational activities have continued to evolve in response to local, regional, national and international needs. In 1991 the College became affiliated to the University of Exeter, which accredited it to run undergraduate and postgraduate programmes leading to degree awards of the University. In 2007, it gained university college
University college
The term "university college" is used in a number of countries to denote college institutions that provide tertiary education but do not have full or independent university status. A university college is often part of a larger university...
status it has been able to award its own degrees. With the new status came the name of University College Plymouth St Mark & St John.
Campus
Marjon is based at a small campus located between Dartmoor National Park and the coast, a few miles away from the city centre of PlymouthPlymouth
Plymouth is a city and unitary authority area on the coast of Devon, England, about south-west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound...
around a 20 minute bus-ride. The campus is between the hospital and airport.
The Peninsula Allied Health Centre (PAHC) on the campus enables 1000 University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
Plymouth University is the largest university in the South West of England, with over 30,000 students and is 9th largest in the United Kingdom by total number of students . It has almost 3,000 staff...
students from Devon and Cornwall to study a range of health therapies, providing opportunities for shared learning across health professions.
Updated facilities include a Sports Centre, dining hall, retail area and reception.
Academic life
UCP Marjon has an academic community of 15,000 people and attracts students from all over the UK and overseas. The institution is most widely recognised for its expertise in Education and sport, it offers a choice of almost 30 different BA and BSc degrees.In the news
In the 2007 and 2008 Sunday Times University Guide, UCP Marjon was ranked a top 5 University College. In 2 of the last 4 national student surveys, UCP Marjon has ranked top 10 for overall student satisfaction. The latest national employability stats rate UCP Marjon at 95%, although fewer than average (63.2%) get graduate-level jobs.
Undergraduate and postgraduate courses are taught both on campus and overseas, with UCP Marjon lecturers delivering learning in countries such as Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
and Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Ethiopia , officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is the second-most populous nation in Africa, with over 82 million inhabitants, and the tenth-largest by area, occupying 1,100,000 km2...
.
UCP Marjon has developed a new modern Swoosh
Swoosh
Swoosh is the symbol of the athletic shoe and clothing manufacturer Nike. It is among the most easily recognized brand logos in the world.-History:...
logo and no longer uses the traditional Lion and Lamb crest as the main domestic visual identity. Although opinion is divided, some detractors believe it resembles a shoe company logo.
More than 93 per cent of UCP Marjon's graduates are either in employment or continuing in higher education, it has been revealed.
Graham Dawe, head coach at Plymouth Albion, received the honour from University College Plymouth St Mark & St John (Marjon), for his "contribution to the fabric of society".