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Arts University Plymouth
Overview
Arts University Plymouth information
About Arts University Plymouth
UCAS code: P65
Arts University Plymouth, one of the specialist art universities in the UK, offers a wide variety of degree and postgraduate courses in art, design and media. You'll get access to high quality workshop and studio environments, state-of-the art industry standard equipment, small teaching groups and generous contact hours with academics, technicians and practitioners.
Source: Arts University Plymouth
Tuition fees at Arts University Plymouth
- First year tuition fees for UK students range from £4,767 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
- International students pay £17,500 in the first year for all courses.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£17.5k
Average graduate salary88%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
92%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Arts University Plymouth
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Arts University Plymouth
Arts University Plymouth open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Courses
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Arts University Plymouth student reviews
Showing 8 reviews
1st year student
1 year ago
I've been on the student rep board, and we always had a lot of input and space to voice opinions and concerns. Overall, great communication.
1st year student
1 year ago
The variety in clubs is pretty poor. Compared to bigger cities Plymouth isn't the best, but it's quite picturesque in the summer! Just depends what you're looking for. Definitely more of a small town feel rather than a city, but it's quite cozy, and the people are lovely! Also depends on where you l...
1st year student
1 year ago
Overall Plymouth is quite affordable - housing is reasonably priced and all services at uni are very affordable.
1st year student
1 year ago
There's a free counselling service through the university, which is really easy to access and super super helpful. Everyone is eager to help.
1st year student
1 year ago
Overall the facilities are great - there's a good variety of equipment you can borrow, and facilities for printing basically anything you need for a really affordable price. There hasn't been anything I've needed that wasn't available thus far.
1st year student
1 year ago
The staff on the film course are terrific - there's fast problem solutions, and a lot of support and feedback. Also the units themselves are really fun, there's something for everyone.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Arts University Plymouth
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
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Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
low
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
93%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
Assessment and feedback
87%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
84%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
76%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
74%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
med
Student voice
86%
high
Student voice
86%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
79%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
89%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Discussions
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