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Arts University Plymouth

(4.5)
14 reviews
Complete University Guide 2026 ranking
101

Overview

Arts University Plymouth information

Level of study
Undergraduate93%Postgraduate7%
Mode of study
Full-time95%Part-time5%
Gender ratio
Female73%Male25%Other1%
Where students come from
International5%UK95%
Number of students
1,070
Source: HESA

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 salary

88%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

92%

Graduates in work or further study

Average 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

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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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Here are Arts University Plymouth's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

104-120 UCAS points
Illustration

BA (Hons) 6 Years part-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Painting Drawing and Printmaking

BA (Hons) 6 Years part-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Fine Art

BA (Hons) 6 Years part-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Fashion Media & Marketing

BA (Hons) 6 Years part-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Film & Screen Arts

BA (Hons) 6 Years part-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Game Arts & Animation

BA (Hons) 6 Years part-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Textile Design

BA (Hons) 6 Years part-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Graphic Design (Extended Degree)

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Textile Design

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Game Arts & Animation

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Fashion Design

BA (Hons) 6 Years part-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Fine Art

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Film & Screen Arts

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Craft & Material Practices (Extended Degree)

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Interior Design & Styling (Extended Degree)

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Illustration (Extended Degree)

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Game Arts & Animation (Extended Degree)

BA (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Craft & Material Practices

BA (Hons) 6 Years part-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Fashion Design

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

104-120 UCAS points
Graphic Design

BA (Hons) 6 Years part-time 2026

Main Site

Arts University Plymouth student reviews

(4.5)
Based on 14 reviews from Arts University Plymouth's students and alumni
5 star
75%
4 star
12%
3 star
0%
2 star
12%
1 star
0%
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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.

(5)
Student Union

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...

(2)
University life

1st year student

1 year ago

Overall Plymouth is quite affordable - housing is reasonably priced and all services at uni are very affordable.

(4)
Finance

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.

(5)
Support

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.

(5)
Facilities

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.

(5)
Course

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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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

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

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

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

86%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

83%

med

How well organised is your course?

74%

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

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

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

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