University of Plymouth (P60)

UCAS code: P60

The University of Plymouth is renowned for high quality, internationally-leading education, research and innovation. With a mission to Advance Knowledge and Transform Lives, Plymouth is a *top 50 research university with clusters of world class research across a wide range of disciplines including marine science and engineering, medicine, robotics and psychology. A twice winner of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education, the University of Plymouth continues to grow in stature and reputation. It has a strong track record for teaching and learning excellence, and has one of the highest numbers of National Teaching Fellows of any UK university. With 21,000 students, and a further 17,000 studying for a Plymouth degree at partner institutions in the UK and around the world, and over 100,000 alumni pursuing their chosen careers globally, it has a growing global presence. * Research Fortnight Research Power League Table 2014.
Source: University of Plymouth website

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How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Creative

67%

MED

Political

49%

MED

Varied union activities

77%

HIGH

Diverse local nightlife

69%

MED

Sporty

66%

MED

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

% of graduates in work or further study 95% MED

Average graduate salary £21k MED

Student satisfaction score 75% MED

Number of students

18,410

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

85%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

of students are part-time

Male / Female

42%

of students are male

Young / Mature

30%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

10%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

609 comments (158 students)

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  Not as much one to one support as I hoped for.
  
  2018, 2nd year, Technologies Not Elsewhere Classified
  
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  Teaching quality is not consistent. Many of the lectures and practicals are cancelled without advance warning. PH students mark...
  
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  2018, 2nd year, Others In Mathematical Sciences
  
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  Teaching quality is not consistent. Many of the lectures and practicals are cancelled without advance warning. PH students mark half the work and the grading is not consistent. There are some good lectures who explain things very well and do all they can to help and make sure you understand, which is nice.
  
  2018, 2nd year, Others In Mathematical Sciences
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  You can apply for a short term loan from the university (up to £100) which has to be paid back next time student loan comes...
  
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  2018, 2nd year, Others In Mathematical Sciences
  
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  You can apply for a short term loan from the university (up to £100) which has to be paid back next time student loan comes though.
  
  2018, 2nd year, Others In Mathematical Sciences
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  I like the one to one session but would like more tutorials rather than just being given the work
  
  2018, 2nd year, Creative Arts & Design Not Elsewhere Classified
  
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  Structured into 6 modules, 4 of which are exam based. Teaching quality is good, you do get some lecturers who aren’t as...
  
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  2018, 1st year, Biological Sciences Not Elsewhere Classified
  
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  Structured into 6 modules, 4 of which are exam based. Teaching quality is good, you do get some lecturers who aren’t as ‘entertaining’ as others but generally at a good standard. Quite heavily content based, focussing mostly on biology and disease states of humans. Broken up by practicals throughout which aim to give us scientific skills required for after the degree as well as just for the course of the degree. Exams are mainly multiple choice with a few short answer questions; also put with coursework which varies for each module.
  
  2018, 1st year, Biological Sciences Not Elsewhere Classified
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