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.
Arts University Plymouth is a specialist higher education institution located in Plymouth, Devon and is one of only a handful of specialist education facilities operating in the UK. The university was awarded the right to teach BA and MA degree courses in 2019 and now offers a range of courses from college to university level in specialist disciplines that focus on art, design, craft and media. Arts University Plymouth offers 36 full-time undergraduate courses alongside 14 part-time courses, offering students flexibility in their continued development and learning.
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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.
Arts University Plymouth is a specialist higher education institution located in Plymouth, Devon and is one of only a handful of specialist education facilities operating in the UK. The university was awarded the right to teach BA and MA degree courses in 2019 and now offers a range of courses from college to university level in specialist disciplines that focus on art, design, craft and media. Arts University Plymouth offers 36 full-time undergraduate courses alongside 14 part-time courses, offering students flexibility in their continued development and learning.
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Of course, a student's interest in the creative arts is a must when considering a degree at Arts University Plymouth. With prestigious alumni such as Emmy and BAFTA award nominee, Charles Dance, student aspirations are extremely high. The college boasts fantastic creative facilities and a supportive network of staff on hand to ensure that every student's higher education experience is second to none. Arts University Plymouth is ideal for those who are looking for a more intimate experience with lots of opportunity for collaboration amongst its 2000 strong student population, all inherently focused on their personal and creative development.
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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.
Arts University Plymouth is a specialist higher education institution located in Plymouth, Devon and is one of only a handful of specialist education facilities operating in the UK. The university was awarded the right to teach BA and MA degree courses in 2019 and now offers a range of courses from college to university level in specialist disciplines that focus on art, design, craft and media. Arts University Plymouth offers 36 full-time undergraduate courses alongside 14 part-time courses, offering students flexibility in their continued development and learning.
What students think
Of course, a student's interest in the creative arts is a must when considering a degree at Arts University Plymouth. With prestigious alumni such as Emmy and BAFTA award nominee, Charles Dance, student aspirations are extremely high. The college boasts fantastic creative facilities and a supportive network of staff on hand to ensure that every student's higher education experience is second to none. Arts University Plymouth is ideal for those who are looking for a more intimate experience with lots of opportunity for collaboration amongst its 2000 strong student population, all inherently focused on their personal and creative development.
Of course, a student's interest in the creative arts is a must when considering a degree at Arts University Plymouth. With prestigious alumni such as Emmy and BAFTA award nominee, Charles Dance, student aspirations are extremely high. The college boasts fantastic creative facilities and a supportive network of staff on hand to ensure that every student's higher education experience is second to none. Arts University Plymouth is ideal for those who are looking for a more intimate experience with lots of opportunity for collaboration amongst its 2000 strong student population, all inherently focused on their personal and creative development.