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STUDENT MINI GUIDE
CONTENTS
The University of Plymouth delivers
2018 high-quality teaching, learning and
TOP 25 outcomes for its students. It consistently
UNIVERSITY OF
THE YEAR exceeds rigorous national quality Campus Facilities 4
requirements for UK higher education.
Student Blogs 8
Things to do in the City 10
RANKED AS ONE OF THE UK'S
Places to Eat in the City 12
TOP 2 MODERN UNIVERSITIES
Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2018 Nightlife in the City 14
Explore Devon 16
OVER 175 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Student Accommodation 20
AVAILABLE TO CHOOSE FROM WITH
MANY OFFERING PLACEMENT OR Your Finances 22
WORK-BASED LEARNING OPTIONS.
Your Support Services 24
Careers and Employability 26
TOP 10 RANKING FOR OUR Your Students’ Union 28
STUDENTS' UNION (UPSU) Travelling Home 32
StudentCrowd Students' Union Awards 2018
Applicant Timeline 34
Course List 36
WE’RE PROUD TO BE A SUSTAINABLE
1 AND GREEN UNIVERSITY, AND THE Campus Map 41
FIRST UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD
TO BE AWARDED THE SOCIAL City Map 42
ENTERPRISE MARK.
2 3
1 2 3 4 CAMPUS FACILITIES 1. Roland Levinsky Building 2. The House 3. Students’ Union (UPSU) 4. Charles Seale-Hayne Library This award-winning building is This performing arts centre is a This is the most popular meet-up The library is open 24/7 all arguably one of the most eye- specialist teaching and learning place for our students. Between year round with open-access catching in Plymouth! It hosts environment as well as a touring lectures, you can grab a coffee computing, printing facilities two of the University’s biggest venue for the city. from Costa or a burger at the and free Wi-Fi. This huge space lecture theatres, specialist art Quarterdeck and check out the has a variety of study areas, and design studios, a cinema, latest UPSU events. offering you a great environment an art gallery and a café with for revising or writing your breathtaking views of the city. assignments. 4 5
5 6 7 8
CAMPUS FACILITIES
5. Drake’s Place Gardens 6. Nancy Astor Sports Centre 7. Marine Station 8. Campus cafés
and Reservoir The gym on campus is here This facility supports teaching Enjoy fresh, sustainable food and
Unwind and refuel away from the for you to let off steam after and research across the drink across the campus at one of
whirl of campus life. This Green studying. With fully equipped full breadth of our marine, our nine award-winning cafés.
Flag accredited community facilities and a wide range of environmental science and
space is a lovely place to hang classes from Spin to Zumba and engineering courses.
out in the sun after a lecture. Body Pump, you’re guaranteed a
great workout here.
6 7
“Being a first-year student and
STUDENT BLOGS leaving school for university
has been one of the biggest
changes in my life, and the
most significant thing for me
Our #MyLifeWithPlym student blogs give you an insight is the level of independence.
into what it is really like to be a student at the University. During the whole whirlwind
Find out more and follow our current student bloggers of starting university, I have
on our website at www.plymouth.ac.uk/blogs already learnt so much.
Through meeting new people
from all over the world and
gaining independence, I feel as
though I am becoming more
comfortable in myself. When I
“I am a second-year student break down everything that’s
studying Architecture. The happened so far, I’m certain
aim of my blog is to explore university was the right choice
different topics of a student’s for me.”
everyday life. My first year of
university was crammed with Shahana,
events that have created many BSc (Hons) Economics student
amazing memories. One of my
favourite parts was a field trip
to Porto, which was a great way
to get to know everyone on the
course. Outside of studying, I
am part of the University of
Plymouth Basketball Club
and I often go surfing with my
flatmates. I am really excited to
see where the next year takes
me!”
Marcus,
BA (Hons) Architecture student
8 9
THINGS TO DO
IN THE CITY
City culture Harbour – both perfect for a to welcome you. Have a wander next one starts from Plymouth
rainy day. around Drake Circus shopping in 2020), food festivals such as
A short walk from campus takes
centre, an exciting venue with Flavour Fest, and regular farmers’
you to the Hoe, where you can
Not far from the Barbican is the more than 75 retailers including markets where you can sample
find beautiful views across
Royal William Yard. Its stunning Tiger, H&M and Superdry, many local produce of the South West.
Plymouth Sound and the famous
waterfront views are something of which offer student discounts. Music festival MTV Ocean City
Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse. It’s a
to remember, and with events like A new development adjacent Sounds has seen thousands of
perfect spot for a barbecue with
outdoor theatre shows, open-air to Drake Circus will include a festival goers come together
friends in the summer. Take a stroll
cinema screenings and festivals, 12-screen cinema with an IMAX to watch acts such as Bastille,
down the promenade and you
enter the Barbican, Plymouth’s old it’s fast becoming the number one digital screen and 15 restaurants Professor Green and Pete Tong
town and independent scene. lifestyle destination in Plymouth. and bars – due to open end of with the Heritage Orchestra. If
As you explore its historical 2019. you’re in Plymouth in the summer,
cobbled streets, make sure you
Shopping the world-famous British Firework
check out the vintage shops, Plymouth is a dream shopping Events Championships are not to be
galleries and eateries. You location for a student. Across the There are lots of events to get missed. You also have the famous
can also find the Plymouth Gin city centre there’s an abundance excited about throughout the Boardmasters festival and Port
Distillery as well as the National of high-street names and year. Plymouth hosts major sports Eliot Festival in Cornwall on your
Marine Aquarium on Sutton independent retailers waiting events, such as The Transat (the doorstep.
10 11
PLACES TO EAT
IN THE CITY
Plymouth has a real The Barbican is a haven for proper cream from Pilgrims Ice Cream Close to campus is Mr Wok Thai
foodie scene where the West Country style food and drink, Shop and take in the views of the Noodle Bar, offering pad thai
and it’s only a 15-minute walk harbour. In the evening, try award- and curries. Dine with a sea view
choices of places to eat winning traditional fish and chips at the always stunning Royal
from campus. Try a traditional
are endless. For a cheap Cornish pasty at The Barbican from The Harbourside or grab a William Yard. Check out the range
lunch look no further than Pasty Company, or for a sit-down sourdough pizza from The Stable. of restaurant chain favourites,
the cafés on campus – lunch with an incredible view go including Prezzo, Wagamama
Venture into town through Royal and Las Iguanas.
nine in total! The 24-hour to The Harbour restaurant, where
Parade and find yourself at
go-to stop for students, you’ll find great gluten-free and
HUBBOX for American-inspired Plymouth City Market is a hidden
The Caffeine Club, is just a vegetarian options.
street food. Bill’s, Turtle Bay and treasure. You can find cafés,
short walk from campus. Got a sweet tooth? Head to Roly’s
Nandos are popular student sweet shops and restaurants here.
hangouts, all great places to Take the opportunity to explore
Fudge Pantry and sample the
celebrate when you’ve done well the true taste of Plymouth under
traditional vanilla clotted cream
in an assignment, and good for one roof!
fudge. On a sunny day, grab an ice
the student budget too.
12 13
NIGHTLIFE IN
THE CITY
Our campus couldn’t be If you’re looking for a night out Watch big-name musicians like
better located for student in the city, check out Walkabout Ed Sheeran and comedy acts like
and Revolution on Union Street. Russell Brand on stage at Plymouth
nightlife as its hub, North Alternatively, take a walk down Pavilions. You can even go ice-
Hill, is only across the road to the Barbican, where you’ll find skating before the show!
from us. bars to suit everyone. Later on
you can drop into the largest The Theatre Royal Plymouth is
Start your evening in the Fresher nightclub in Plymouth, PRYZM, also worth a visit. Known as the
and Professor or in our on- featuring the best DJs on the UK’s biggest regional producing TOP
campus pub the James Street
Vaults. Don’t forget to stop by our
scene, plus a retro disco room. theatre, popular shows such as
Mamma Mia, Matilda and Wicked BANDS
Students’ Union which is open late If live music is more your thing, have been performed here to sell-
AND LIVE SHOWS
on Fridays and Saturdays. Q Bar there are a number of venues out audiences.
PERFORM AT
PLYMOUTH
and Switch are where you’ll find across the city that showcase
PAVILIONS ARENA
yourself at the end of the night diverse bands, from drum and
with your friends, open until 6am. bass to rap and rock. Check out
B-Bar and the Bread and Roses.
14 15
EXPLORE DEVON
AND CORNWALL
Living and studying in Day trips Only a 20-minute drive from the in the world at the Eden Project
Plymouth gives you the University campus is Dartmoor and discover the huge crater of
When you have a day free of
National Park. The vast landscape incredible plants and gardens on
opportunity to explore the lectures, don’t miss the chance to
covers 368 square miles and view. Adrenalin Quarry, home to
beautiful countryside and take a boat trip. The Cremyll Ferry
offers stunning views, awe- a 490m zip wire, giant swing and a
takes you across the River Tamar
stunning beaches Devon where you can catch amazing
inspiring granite tors, deep water park, is a great day out for
and Cornwall have to offer. views of Plymouth Sound and
wooded valleys with fast-flowing groups. If you’re an animal lover,
Your great adventure starts rivers and rugged, wide open Pennywell Farm is a top attraction
the Royal William Yard. Mount
spaces. where you can interact with
here… Edgcumbe, known as Britain’s
hundreds of farm animals, and the
historic park by the sea, has a
Take a road trip into Cornwall famous Dartmoor Zoo is only 30
coastline of 7km as well as lots of
to the largest indoor rainforest minutes away!
different forest trails to explore.
16 17
EXPLORE DEVON
AND CORNWALL
Beaches beautiful views along the cliff Watersports If scuba diving is something
paths. you’re interested in, the
As a Plymouth student you’ll be We’re situated in one of the
University is unique in offering
surrounded by over 120 miles of country’s best locations for
One of the best things about its students the opportunity to
stunning coastline. With over 50 watersports. The spectacular
studying in Plymouth is that gain the HSE Professional SCUBA
beaches to choose from there’s Plymouth Sound is only a mile
you can easily hop on a train to certification alongside their
so much to see and do. from campus. Here you can
amazing seaside villages! You marine-based degree.
kayak, surf, sail, swim, or head
are also very close to Cornwall
Wembury Beach is only a out on a stand-up paddleboard!
and its world-famous beaches.
20-minute drive away from If you’re new to watersports, the
Make the most of your time
campus. A great place to hang Mount Batten Centre and South
here by visiting places like Looe,
out with friends, there’s lots West SUP offer lessons.
Newquay, St Ives and Land’s End.
of rock pools to explore and
18 19STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
Living in halls helps you to build Be part of a thriving Halls are a great When booking a University-
lifelong friendships and adjust community opportunity to meet managed hall you will
to university life in a supportive people straight away complete a lifestyle profile.
Students who choose University- when you arrive We use this information to match you
environment during your first
managed halls enjoy a range at university and lots of your with your future flat mates and to help
year. The Accommodation Team
of benefits. These include a housemates become your first you settle into university life.
is here to help you enjoy your university friends. There are also
Residence Life programme Due to the great location
time living in our halls community. plenty of other opportunities to
of social activities and trips of our University-managed
throughout the year, special make friends on your course and halls, you’ll never be late for
University-managed Halls through extra-curricular activities. lectures! You can also explore
offers in campus cafés and
of Residence exclusive resident competitions. Self-catered halls of our city centre with it’s wealth of
We have a wide variety of You’ll meet our friendly Hall residence have fully shops and cafes, or venture a little
University-managed halls of equipped kitchens so further to the impressive Plymouth
Volunteers on arrivals day, and
residence that offer a safe and that you can cook at waterfront without having to drive or
they’re on hand at evenings and times to suit your lifestyle. You might catch a bus from our halls.
friendly environment to our weekends to offer any help you want to do a food shop with your
students. Our halls are located need or provide a cup of tea and flat mates and cook some meals
on campus, or within the nearby a chat. together. Alternatively, you can take
student village, which is a advantage of the cafes on campus
couple of minutes’ walk from the PlymouthUniAccommodation
which serve snacks, lunches and
University’s facilities and nearby @PlymUniResLife meals.
city-centre amenities. @plymunireslife
Bookings are made on a first To find out how to apply for
come, first served basis and your accommodation, visit:
hall of residence and room type www.plymouth.ac.uk/
is normally confirmed within 72 accommodation
hours. Once this is complete, you
can meet your new neighbours WE GUARANTEE A PLACE IN HALLS –
through our dedicated social EITHER UNIVERSITY MANAGED OR FROM
media groups and make like- ACCREDITED PRIVATE PROVIDERS – TO ALL
minded friends before arrivals UNDERGRADUATE FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
day. WHO MAKE PLYMOUTH THEIR FIRM FIRST
CHOICE
AND APPLY BEFORE THE DEADLINE
STATED ON THE WEBSITE.
20 21YOUR FINANCES
We’re sure you’ve got plenty of University Financial Support
questions about how much your Fund for students. The fund
time at university will cost. We ensures that students with the
have some key information to greatest need have access to
help you get in the know about all both additional financial support
things student finance. and other appropriate support Budgeting
services. As the loan is paid in three
Tuition fees and instalments, it is up to you to
student loans Some of our courses qualify for budget this so you don’t get
other support. Visit our website caught out! Our current students
• Our undergraduate fee for
for more details. have suggested the following
2019–20 entry is £9,250
www.plymouth.ac.uk/money budgeting tips:
per annum for Home/EU
students.**
Cover your living costs
• You can pay this all upfront or
you can apply to the Student
Loans Company for a loan to
If you’re studying full time you’re
eligible to apply for a living
cost loan. This helps fund
1 DON’T SPLASH OUT TOO MUCH on academic books in the first
year – look out for second year students selling their old books.
2
cover your fees. If you struggle to keep tabs on how much you’re spending
your everyday spending for
• You won’t repay a penny of the things like food, travel and then a BUDGETING APP could be the way to go.
loan until you’re earning over accommodation costs.
£25,725 a year.
• Repayments vary according to +44 (0)1752 587680
3 A PART-TIME JOB can be a great experience if you can manage your
time well while you’re studying.
4
personal circumstances, but studentfunding@plymouth.ac.uk Try NOT TO EAT OUT TOO OFTEN but when you do, always try to use
if you’re earning £25,725 a year www.plymouth.ac.uk/fees vouchers and discount codes.
you’ll be paying around £15 a * Fees may be increased by up to 5% per annum
5 Download the UNIDAYS APP AND BUY A 16–25 RAILCARD as these
in accordance with, and if so permitted by
month.
changes in, legislation or government policy.
For further information on current tuition fees
will save you lots of money when travelling and shopping.
Scholarships and in general, and any proposed increases in
bursaries
We offer a range of scholarships
particular, please visit our website.
** This information was correct at the time
of publication in April 2019. For the latest
information, please visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/
6 Don’t knock SUPERMARKET BASICS until you’ve tried them; rather
than buying branded foods, go for cheaper alternatives.
and bursaries to help you
fund your studies. We offer a
students-and-family/eu-referendum-outcome
7 Have a SEPARATE ACCOUNT to your loan and rent so you can see what
you are spending your money on and what is coming in and going out.
22 23YOUR SUPPORT SERVICES
Health and Wellbeing
We know how important it is
to look after your health and
wellbeing at university. The
Learning Gateway offers a range
of helpful services to support you
through your academic journey,
so you are never alone.
Student Counselling offers you
the chance to book a confidential
consultation with one of our
professional counsellors. They
help you to develop effective
coping strategies and life skills
for any issues affecting your
time at university.
Disability Services offers advice Union and has a seat in the Our Multi-Faith Chaplaincy is
S.P.A.C.E – The Wellbeing Café and guidance on disability, Student Parliament. open for everyone on campus,
is open to all students who may including help with study whether you have a faith or just
be feeling anxious or isolated. requirements and the Disabled Learning Development works want to meet new people in a
Come along, have a drink and a Students’ Allowance. with you to develop skills for friendly social space.
chat with our friendly staff. learning, to think critically and
The LGBT Society aims to creatively, to achieve your best For more information about
Our Mental Health Support have fun while also raising and and enjoy your studies. any of our support services,
Drop In offers support if your addressing important issues. An please visit:
mental health is having a serious LGBT Campaigns Chair is elected www.plymouth.ac.uk/
impact on your life at university. by members of the Students’ learninggateway
24 25RATED IN THE
CAREERS AND TOP 15 BEST
EMPLOYABILITY UNIVERSITIES FOR
CAREER SERVICES
Where will your degree take you? IN 2017
The Careers and Employability StudentCrowd University Careers
Service is here to give you Service Winners 2017
careers guidance throughout
your university experience. It also
continues to help you for three
years after you graduate, so you
won’t be on your own when it
comes to that exciting time of
starting your career!
What we can help with:
• career planning advice
• postgraduate study options
• job searches
• placement and work-based
learning opportunities
• CV and application support
• interview and assessment
centre advice
• support with extra-curricular • events bringing employers You will have the opportunity to: +44 (0)1752 587456
activities. to campus from a wide range employability@plymouth.ac.uk
• access the vacancy board
How we do it: of sectors and industries to search for part-time work, www.plymouth.ac.uk/careers
who want to recruit Plymouth placements and internships
• employability and placement
graduates. • book your one-to-one
drop-in sessions
• one-to-one appointments myCareer appointments online
• workshops and skills As a student you have access • set alerts for new
development sessions to myCareer, our innovative opportunities and events
online system, supporting you according to your personal
• career sessions as part of your
to develop your skills and career. preferences and career goals.
timetable
26 27YOUR STUDENTS’ UNION OUR AWARDS
•P LYMOUTH BEST BAR
NONE GOLD AWARD
•N US BEST BAR NONE
GOLD AWARD
As a student of the •N US GREEN IMPACT
EXCELLENCE
University of Plymouth • INVESTORS IN PEOPLE
you are automatically a GOLD AWARD
member of the University of • INVESTING IN
VOLUNTEERS
Plymouth Students’ Union
(UPSU). Led by students
and supported by a team
of staff, the UPSU is here
to support the wellbeing of
every student studying with PREVIOUS
the University. SUMMER BALL
HEADLINERS HAVE
INCLUDED
UPSU makes sure you have a
successful, fulfilling and rewarding
CRAIG DAVID,
time both at university and in the ELLA EYRE AND +44 (0)1752 588388
future. They do this by helping you SCOUTING FOR info@upsu.com
www.upsu.com
to be empowered, socially GIRLS
fulfilled and feel more financially
secure. They work to ensure • UPSU runs a free independent • UPSU runs the city’s largest • They are a licenced centre of
that you can learn and grow in advice centre. Open Mic night and the the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
an environment where you’re second-largest nightclub with programme.
supported and cared for. • There are a wide range of
volunteering opportunities hundreds of live gigs and club • They run the largest student
available to you through UPSU. nights throughout the year. event in the South West, the
They provide you with a
comfortable safe space to come • The Students’ Union employs • Vibrant bars, a shop and end of year Summer Ball.
and relax, enjoy a coffee, a bite to hundreds of students each restaurants provide a wide
eat, grab some food on the go and year. range of food and drink
a place to catch up with friends options.
and meet new people.
28 29MORE THAN 11,000 UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
STUDENTS ARE INVOLVED IN 50 SPORTS
CLUBS AND 100 SOCIETIES
Societies Varsity
Joining one of the 100 societies Varsity is the sports challenge
we have on offer is a great event of the year where student
way to make the most of your teams from the University of
university experience. Societies Plymouth compete against
are here for you to meet like- Plymouth Marjon University.
minded people, pursue a hobby With 19 matches over 13 different
or try something new. All of our disciplines hosting over 500
societies are student led and you student athletes, each year our
even have the option to start your students get together to show
own society! their support for the University
while at the same time raising
Sports money for charity.
There are 50 diverse student-
led sports clubs, including Volunteering
watersports. Clubs offer much The Students’ Union Volunteering
more than just playing sport, and Department is here to develop
ours are committed to delivering and promote student volunteering
an excellent sporting student within the local community.
experience by providing a wide They can help you find an
range of opportunities to opportunity that will enhance your
get involved in. studies, as well as give you the
chance to learn new skills, meet
other students, try new things and
Some of our societies: have fun.
A Capella Knit Fast Photography Sailing Dance
Games Harry Potter Ale & Cider Surf Basketball
Student Mind Baking People & Planet Football
Vegan Disney LGBT+ K-pop
30 31“Coming from London, an
TRAVELLING HOME hour-plus bus ride got me to
sixth form and back every day
for two years. So, I’m used to
having to make an effort to
tie down plans to go places.
London can feel isolated. I can’t
Travelling to Plymouth is
say the same about Plymouth.
well worth the journey.
People say hello. They’re
You can find our campus in the really friendly, and plans can
heart of the city, and we are well
be much looser because so
connected by road and rail
much is so close. Getting to
to the rest of the country.
anywhere is an absolute dream.
By rail You can do so much without
Plymouth railway station is just having to stray too far from
a few minutes’ walk from its heart. There is such a great
campus, so it’s easy to jump on community feel in Plymouth.”
a train straight after lectures.
A regular train service from James,
London Paddington to Plymouth
takes around three to four-and-
BDS Dental Surgery
a-quarter hours. Other direct
services head to Plymouth
from across the South West, By car Staying home for uni “I’ve lived in Plymouth my entire
South Wales, the Midlands, life. With the sea on one side and
Plymouth is easily reached by If you live locally to Plymouth,
the North and Scotland. the countryside on the other, as
following the M5 motorway why would you want to go
and then continuing on the A38 anywhere else? With so much to well as the city in the centre, the
By coach
Expressway via Exeter. It takes explore in this part of the country, location is a great asset to the
The new Plymouth Coach Station University. The best part about
about four-and-a-half hours from there’s nowhere better for you to
is in the city centre, a two minute staying in the city I’ve grown up
London to Plymouth. start your next great adventure!
walk from the campus, offering in is having my friends and family
Sat nav ref: PL4 8AA.
daily coach services from major with me along the journey.”
cities to Plymouth. A typical Find out more about visiting
coach trip from London Victoria Shahana, BSc (Hons) Economics
Britain’s Ocean City on our
to Plymouth takes around website: www.plymouth.
five-and-a-half hours. ac.uk/about-us/visit
32 33The University will be holding
APPLICANT TIMELINE
autumn Open Days.
Find out more:
www.plymouth.ac.uk/opendays
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 NOVEMBER 2019 DEC
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Applications for most courses in medicine and Complete UCAS form and submit You are
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dentistry should be submitted to UCAS before before the deadline on 15 January. invited to our
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the deadline on 15 October. Applicant Day
Find out more:
The University holds a spring or an interview
www.plymouth.ac.uk/opendays
Open Day. Find out more: if you hold an
www.plymouth.ac.uk/ offer with us.
opendays
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MARCH 2020 FEBRUARY 2020 JA N
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Reply to all offers — firm, insurance Begin the process of applying for UCAS deadline
AP
or decline, and respond to any university accommodation. 15 January.
requests for further information
See our website for further Student Finance opens.
outlined in the offer letter.
details: www.plymouth.ac.uk/
Find out more:
accommodation
www.gov.uk/student-finance
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The University 20
hosts a summer
AUGUST 2020 SEPTEMBER 2020
Open Day. Find out more:
www.plymouth.ac.uk/ A level results and Clearing. You need ENROL AT UNIVERSITY
opendays to check UCAS Track online to see the
status of your application. If the entry
requirements have not been met, contact
the University as soon as possible.
34 35COURSE LIST
Award Course Year In Award Course Year In
Industry Industry
Architecture & Built Environment BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Maritime Law ✔
BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering ✔ BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Logistics with Foundation Year ✔
BA (Hons) Architecture BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Maritime Law with Foundation Year ✔
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying ✔ BSc (Hons) Maritime Transport and Logistics (top-up)
BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management ✔ BSc (Hons) Marketing ✔
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying ✔ BSc (Hons) Marketing with Foundation Year ✔
Art Chemistry
BA (Hons) Documentary Photography ✔ MChem Analytical Chemistry ✔
BA (Hons) Film and Television Production BSc (Hons) Chemistry ✔
BA (Hons) Fine Art BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Foundation Year ✔
BA (Hons) Fine Art and Art History Computing & Mathematical Sciences
BA (Hons) Illustration BSc (Hons) Computer and Information Security ✔
BA (Hons) Illustration with Foundation BSc (Hons) Computer Science ✔
BA (Hons) Creative Media MSci (Hons) Computer Science ✔
BA (Hons) Creative Media with Foundation BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year ✔
BA (Hons) Photography BSc (Hons) Computing ✔
BA (Hons) Photography with Foundation BSc (Hons) Computing and Games Development ✔
Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) Data Modelling and Analytics (top-up)
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare ✔ BSc (Hons) Mathematics ✔
BSc (Hons) Animal Conservation Science (top-up) BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics ✔
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences ✔ BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Education ✔
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Finance ✔
BSc (Hons) Biosciences (top-up) ✔ BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Foundation Year ✔
BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology ✔ BSc (Hons) Mathematics with High Performance Computing ✔
BSc (Hons) Environmental Biotechnology ✔ BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Theoretical Physics ✔
Business & Management Design
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance ✔ BA (Hons) 3D Design
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year ✔ BA (Hons) Digital Design Innovation ✔
BA (Hons) Business ✔ BSc (Hons) Digital Design Innovation ✔
BSc (Hons) Business Economics ✔ BA (Hons) Digital Media Design ✔
BSc (Hons) Business Management (2 years) ✔ BSc (Hons) Digital Media Design ✔
BSc (Hons) Business Management (3 years) ✔ BA (Hons) Game Arts and Design ✔
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year ✔ BA (Hons) Graphic Design
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year (Fast-track) ✔ BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Typography with Foundation
BSc (Hons) Economics ✔ BA (Hons) Immersive Media ✔
BSc (Hons) Economics with Foundation Year ✔ BA (Hons) Internet Design ✔
BSc (Hons) Financial Economics ✔ BSc (Hons) Internet Design ✔
BA (Hons) Human Resource Management (top-up) BA (Hons) Publishing ✔
BA (Hons) International Business Mandatory Earth, Geography & Environment
BA (Hons) International Finance (top-up) BSc (Hons) Applied Geology ✔
BA (Hons) International Management (top-up) BSc (Hons) Earth Sciences with Foundation Year ✔
BSc (Hons) International Supply Chain and Shipping Management (top-up) BSc (Hons) Environmental Management and Sustainability ✔
BA (Hons) International Trade and Operations Management (top-up) BSc (Hons) Environmental Science ✔
BSc (Hons) Management Practice (top-up) (online) BSc (Hons) Environmental Science with Foundation Year ✔
BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Logistics ✔ BA (Hons) Geography ✔
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Award Course Year In Award Course Year In
Industry Industry
BSc (Hons) Geography ✔ Hospitality & Tourism
BA (Hons) Geography with International Relations ✔ BSc (Hons) Cruise Management ✔
BSc (Hons) Geography with Ocean Science ✔ BSc (Hons) Events Management ✔
BSc (Hons) Geology ✔ BSc (Hons) Events Management with Foundation Year ✔
MGeol (Hons) Geology ✔ BSc (Hons) Hospitality Management ✔
BSc (Hons) Geology with Foundation Year ✔ BA (Hons) Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management (top-up)
BSc (Hons) Geology with Ocean Science ✔ BSc (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management ✔
BSc (Hons) Physical Geography and Geology ✔ BSc (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management with Foundation Year ✔
Education & Teaching BSc (Hons) Tourism Management ✔
CertEd Certificate in Education (incorporating the Diploma in Education and Humanities
Training) BA (Hons) Anthropology
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies ✔ BA (Hons) Art History
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Foundation BA (Hons) English
BA (Hons) Education ✔ BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing
BA (Hons) Education with Foundation BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing with Foundation
BEd (Hons) Primary (Special Educational Needs with QTS) BA (Hons) English with Foundation
BEd (Hons) Primary (FS/KS1 with QTS) BA (Hons) English with History
BEd (Hons) Primary (KS1/KS2 with QTS) BA (Hons) English with Publishing
Engineering BA (Hons) History
BEng (Hons) Civil and Coastal Engineering ✔ BA (Hons) History with English
MEng (Hons) Civil and Coastal Engineering ✔ BA (Hons) History with Foundation
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering ✔ BA (Hons) History with International Relations
MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering ✔ BA (Hons) History with Politics
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Foundation Year ✔ Law & Criminology
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering ✔ BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies
MEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering ✔ BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies with International Relations
BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering ✔ BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies with Law
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year ✔ BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies with Psychology
BEng (Hons) Marine Technology ✔ BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies with Sociology
MEng (Hons) Marine Technology ✔ LLB (Hons) Law
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering ✔ LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering ✔ BSc (Hons) Police and Criminal Justice Studies
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year ✔ Marine & Ocean
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Composites ✔ BSc (Hons) Marine Biology ✔
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Composites ✔ BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology ✔
BEng (Hons) Robotic Engineering with Foundation Year ✔ BSc (Hons) Marine Biology and Oceanography ✔
BEng (Hons) Robotics ✔ BSc (Hons) Marine Biology with Foundation Year ✔
MEng (Hons) Robotics ✔ BSc (Hons) Marine Sciences with Foundation Year ✔
BSc (Hons) Robotics ✔ BSc (Hons) Navigation and Maritime Science ✔
Government & Society FdSc Navigation and Maritime Science ✔
BSc (Hons) International Relations BSc (Hons) Ocean Exploration and Surveying ✔
BSc (Hons) International Relations with Politics MSci (Hons) Ocean Science ✔
BSc (Hons) Politics with International Relations BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation ✔
BSc (Hons) Politics with Law BSc (Hons) Oceanography and Coastal Processes ✔
BSc (Hons) Sociology ✔
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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Way Centre
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BSc (Hons) Podiatry Centre Hall
BSc (Hons) Pre-Registration Midwifery 7 REGENT
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BA (Hons) Social Work City
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BA (Hons) Dance Drake Circus R
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BA (Hons) Music Compiled and drawn by the GeoMapping Unit. Last revision July 2017
BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Practice
BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Practice with Foundation
Psychology
MPsych Advanced Psychology ✔
BSc (Hons) Psychology ✔
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies ✔
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Human Biology ✔
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sociology ✔
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PENNYCOMEQUICK
UNIVERSITY OF
University of PLYMOUTH
Plymouth Campus
Campus buildings
FRANCIS DRAKE
MARY NEWMAN GREENBANK
City Centre: shops
and restaurants 5 mins
Barbican: historical VICTORIA PARK GILWELL PILGRIM
10 mins
area boutiques and
restaurants
Halls of Residence DISCOVERY HEIGHTS ROBBINS
15 mins
RADNOR
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pedestrian route
20 mins EAST STONEHOUSE
BEAUMONT PARK
POLICE
STATION FROBISHER HOUSE
DRAKE CIRCUS
CITY CENTRE SHOPPING CENTRE
CENTRAL POINT
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
GUILDHALL LOOE STREET
PLYMOUTH
PAVILIONS ASTOR HOUSE
SUTTON HARBOUR
THE BARBICAN NATIONAL MARINE
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