CREATIVE EDUCATION FOR A CHANGING WORLD

In South West England’s coastal city of Plymouth, what started as a humble drawing school in 1856 is now a hub for artistic expression and academic excellence — it’s called Arts University Plymouth (AUP). Here, creativity knows no bounds and students are expected to act as practitioners — be it photographers, illustrators, designers, or filmmakers —- the second they step foot on campus. To ensure they effectively carry out their roles, the university offers a range of programmes designed to cater to their unique talents and aspirations, from traditional fine arts to cutting-edge digital media. 

Arts University Plymouth’s commitment to nurturing talent extends beyond the classroom, too. Its Careers team orchestrates workshops that facilitate meaningful interactions with real-world practitioners and industry professionals. However, nothing beats putting knowledge into practice on campus — after all, students have unrivalled resources at their fingertips. Recognised as the highest scoring specialist arts university for learning resources in the UK, Arts University Plymouth’s campus has state-of-the-art facilities such as Fab Lab Plymouth, Plymouth Arts Cinema, Multimedia and Photography studios, a Materials Lab, Drawing Lab, and industry-standard Fashion and Textile studios. 

With all of this in mind, it’s easy to understand why Arts University Plymouth is loved by students. It is the highest-rated arts university in five of the seven categories in the National Student Survey 2023, surpassing national averages across all categories. 

From "teaching" to "learning resources" and "student voice," it consistently exceeds expectations. Arts University Plymouth has even garnered national acclaim as the Silver winner in the “Small or Specialist Institution” category in the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (a Gold winner in 2022) and as a top 10 university in the Complete University's Guide's Arts, Drama & Music League Table 2024. Its TEF Silver Award from the Office for Students (OfS) further reflects its unwavering commitment to providing a stellar student experience and ensuring outstanding student outcomes. Arts University Plymouth is also currently the only arts university in the UK that is nominated for University of the Year at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards.

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