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Arts University Plymouth was voted by students as University of the Year for SW England at the annual Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024, won best Small or Specialist Institution in 2022 and was voted second-place in the same category in 2023.

Voted as the top Arts University in the UK in the National Student Survey (NSS 2022). Overall student satisfaction is 81% at Arts University Plymouth, significantly above the national average of 76%.

Founded in 1856, the institution has been granted full university status and formally recognised with the new title of Arts University Plymouth following approval by the Privy Council, becoming the city of Plymouth’s specialist arts university. Arts University Plymouth is a specialist arts university offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in art and design, and media.

Students benefit from industry standard workshops and studios, as well as state-of-the-art equipment for students studying painting, drawing & printmaking, photography, craft & material practices, graphic communication, animation & games, fashion design and more.

The university is proud of its commitment to both traditional and digital art courses, with an £8 million specialist art, craft and digital design centre providing students with cutting-edge ceramics, glass and digital design workshops. The facility also offers further specialist equipment in Fab Lab Plymouth, including 3D printing and laser cutting.

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Course	UCAS Points	Fees for an English student
Animation and Games [2588] Animation and Games [2588] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 48 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 92% % satisfied with course quality: 69% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 20% After the course % leavers in work or study: 78% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £17000	48	9250
Commercial Photography [6143] Commercial Photography [6143] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 64 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 100% % satisfied with course quality: 96% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 5% After the course % leavers in work or study: 78% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £17000	64	9250
Costume Production [4158] Costume Production [4158] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 80 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 70% % satisfied with course quality: 65% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 65% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £17000	80	9250
Craft and Material Practices [4016] Craft and Material Practices [4016] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 48 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 88% % satisfied with course quality: 56% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 15% After the course % leavers in work or study: 70% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £17000	48	9250
Fashion Design [9872] Fashion Design [9872] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 96 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 83% % satisfied with course quality: 92% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 20% After the course % leavers in work or study: 83% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £18000	96	9250
Fashion, Media & Marketing [4856] Fashion, Media & Marketing [4856] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 48 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 96% % satisfied with course quality: 96% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 5% After the course % leavers in work or study: 83% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £18000	48	9250
Film and Screen Arts [1476] Film and Screen Arts [1476] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 48 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 81% % satisfied with course quality: 76% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 5% After the course % leavers in work or study: 78% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £17000	48	9250
Fine Art [3951] Fine Art [3951] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 64 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 60% % satisfied with course quality: 80% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 20% After the course % leavers in work or study: 70% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £17000	64	9250
Graphic Design [7157] Graphic Design [7157] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 80 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 70% % satisfied with course quality: 59% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 15% After the course % leavers in work or study: 83% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £18000	80	9250
Illustration [5172] Illustration [5172] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 80 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 94% % satisfied with course quality: 82% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 7% After the course % leavers in work or study: 83% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £18000	80	9250
Interior Design & Styling [7855] Interior Design & Styling [7855] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 64 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 74% % satisfied with course quality: 70% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 20% After the course % leavers in work or study: 83% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £18000	64	9250
Painting Drawing and Printmaking [3363] Painting Drawing and Printmaking [3363] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 64 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 82% % satisfied with course quality: 75% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 20% After the course % leavers in work or study: 70% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £17000	64	9250
Photography [6917] Photography [6917] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 48 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 67% % satisfied with course quality: 25% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 35% After the course % leavers in work or study: 78% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £17000	48	9250
Textile Design [0997] Textile Design [0997] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 112 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 93% % satisfied with course quality: 86% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 10% After the course % leavers in work or study: 83% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £18000	112	9250

Arts University Plymouth

Animation and Games [2588]

Commercial Photography [6143]

Costume Production [4158]

Craft and Material Practices [4016]

Fashion Design [9872]

Fashion, Media & Marketing [4856]

Film and Screen Arts [1476]

Fine Art [3951]

Graphic Design [7157]

Illustration [5172]

Interior Design & Styling [7855]

Painting Drawing and Printmaking [3363]

Photography [6917]

Textile Design [0997]