Summary of additional costs that may be incurred as part of your study at the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business.
Tuition fees do not cover the general costs of study (printing, textbooks etc.) or placements.
General costs of study
Tuition fees do not cover normal costs of study such as:
Additional courses
We offer a programme of non-compulsory professional development opportunities ranging from Makaton to sports coaching. These are offered at cost to trainee teachers wishing to develop specific areas of their practice.
• Books Although you may wish to purchase books, the library (physical and online) holds core texts that relate to modules
• Printing Projects
• Print Coursework
• Art supplies/materials/binding
• Field trips (optional) /fieldwork
• Software - Adobe Creative Suite is freely available for students on computers on campus. All other major software packages we use offer free licenses to students. For software packages such as Autodesk’s, you can install them for free in your own computers during your studies.
• Site visits
• Modelmaking materials
• Books: Although you may wish to purchase books, the library (physical and online) holds core texts that relate to modules
• Printing Projects
• Print Coursework
• Art supplies/materials/binding
• Field trips (optional) /fieldwork
• Software - Adobe Creative Suite is freely available for students on computers on campus. All other major software packages we use offer free licenses to students. For software packages such as Autodesk’s, you can install them for free in your own computers during your studies.
• Site visits
• Modelmaking materials
We do supply a dedicated studio space, however students will be expected to equip themselves with materials including stationery, model making materials, sketchbooks, printing, books or re-assessments. Whilst most of the recommended reading lists are available from the University Library, you may wish to purchase specific texts for personal use. We also aim to keep extra printing/bounding costs down by submitting coursework electronically (this also helps reduce waste). Further, the fabrication workshops have an extensive supply of materials which can be purchased directly from the labs.
We encourage students to explore a variety of digital platforms, whereby a range of software required for the course is available on the university’s computers, although students may wish to purchase specific software packages - where you are reminded to take advantage of student licenses.
• Books: Although you may wish to purchase books, the library (physical and online) holds core texts that relate to modules
• Printing Projects
• Print Coursework
• Art supplies/materials/binding
• Field trips (optional) /fieldwork
• Software – Adobe Creative Suite is freely available for students on computers on campus. All other major software packages we use offer free licenses to students.
While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance, this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationery, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need. However, most of the recommended reading lists are available from the University Library and the majority of the coursework is submitted electronically using the learning portal, not incurring any printing or bounding costs.
We supply Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for fieldwork and lab work.
Specialist software required for the course is available on all university computers, some of them accessible 24 hours. There are some free educational licenses which are available for personal use.
The course provides an extensive range of equipment, software and facilities. Students will be expected to meet the usual study costs of books, printing and stationery. Additional costs will include field trips (optional), file storage, SD cards, headphones etc.
Production costs will depend upon the student’s choice of medium and the subjects they choose to focus upon during their project work. For example, if a student wishes to make a documentary about a subject that requires travelling to conduct interviews, then the student would be expected to meet these costs. If a student is working in photography, then they may incur printing and possibly framing costs. These costs are dependent on the student’s own project planning and are therefore optional.
• Laptop
Students are recommended to have their own game-capable laptop or desktop PC
• Software
Adobe Creative Suite is freely available for students on computers on campus. Other major software packages we use offer free licenses to students.
• Placements
If/when you are on placement there may be additional costs incurred for subsistence and travel - although you may also be paid for your work.
The course provides an extensive range of high-end professional-level filmmaking equipment, post-production software and facilities.
Students will be expected to meet the usual study costs (stationery, etc). Although you may wish to purchase books, the library (physical and online) holds core texts that relate to modules.
Additional costs may include optional field trips, SD cards, hard drives, headphones, etc.
Filmmaking production costs will depend upon the student. For example, if a student wishes to make a film that requires travelling, then the student would be expected to meet these costs. If a student is working in crew-based drama production and requires actors, then they might be required to pay for travel and provide food for your crew. These costs are dependent on the student's own project planning and are therefore optional.
Students are expected to meet their normal study costs (stationery, printing art materials, etc.) Although you may wish to purchase books, the library (physical and online) holds core texts that relate to modules. However, we do supply dedicated fine art studio spaces. There may also be costs relating to residential fieldwork. These vary in cost according to the location and the length of the field trip.
• Laptop
Students are recommended to have their own game-capable laptop or desktop PC.
• Software
Adobe Creative Suite is freely available for students on computers on campus. All other major software packages we use offer free licenses to students.
• Conferences and Exhibitions
Students are expected to engage with the game development community and/or the game studies community by taking part on at least one local event during their academic year.
• Laptop
Students are recommended to have their own game-capable laptop or desktop PC.
• Software
Adobe Creative Suite is freely available for students on computers on campus. All other major software packages we use offer free licenses to students.
• Placements
If/when you are on placement there may be additional costs incurred for subsistence and travel - although you may also be paid for your work.
The course provides a dedicated studio environment and access to computers and workshop facilities such as letterpress, screen printing, 3D scanning and printing.
Tuition fees do not cover normal costs of study such as:
• Books: Although you may wish to purchase books, the library (physical and online) holds core texts that relate to modules
• Stationery and art supplies
• Materials such as specialist papers, board, wood
• Printing
• Laptop (optional - desktop computers with relevant software provided in studio) Adobe Creative Suite is freely available for students on computers on campus.
• Field trips (optional)
The course provides:
• A dedicated studio environment
• Paper and drawing materials for life drawing workshops
• Print workshop introductions are free and then afterwards only substrate and plates are chargeable - not inks
• Adobe Creative Suite is freely available for students on computers on campus
• Specialist online learning access
• Visiting speakers
• Materials for set projects within modules
Tuition fees do not cover normal costs of study such as:
• Books
• Printing
• Art supplies/materials
• Optional Field trips/fieldwork - Two trips: London and Overseas
• Optional London Show (Year 3)
The Programme has a wide range of technical resources and equipment that are available for students to use and are part of their tuition fees. However, like all visual art disciplines, students will have their own unique way of making their photography and for this reason a student might incur extra costs based on their practice and research.
These might include the following items, but this list is not exhaustive:
Tuition fees do not cover normal costs of study such as:
• Books - Although you may wish to purchase books, the library (physical and online) holds core texts that relate to modules
• Stationery
• Photocopying and printing
• Printing final thesis
• Materials (e.g., wood, metal, ceramics and fixings) used in project work
• Optional field trips Travel, accommodation and subsistence costs on field trips organised by the course will be your responsibility.
• Placements You may incur additional costs for subsistence and travel on work experience placements.
• External Exhibitions You may incur additional costs to participate in external exhibitions
There are no compulsory additional costs. Field trips are fully covered, mandatory readings are made available online.
We operate a zero cost for our students at Plymouth Conservatoire – we gift them books when they start their degree and pay for any additional expenses out of our own budget.
There are costs associated with maintaining a personal instrument. There are no other additional costs.
Summary of additional costs that may be incurred undertaking a Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies degree or a Police and Criminal Justice Studies degree:
General costs of study
Tuition fees do not cover normal costs of study such as: books, stationary, printing and photocopying.
Placements and work-based learning
If students go on a placement year or undertake the work-based learning module there may be additional costs incurred for subsistence and travel.
Study Abroad
Students have the opportunity to study part of their programme at a university abroad for one or two semesters at stage 2. This will incur additional costs to be covered by the student (flights, visa costs, medical insurance, etc.). Student Finance England offer means-tested travel grants as well as a reduction in tuition fees for those going for a full year of study.
Fieldtrips
There may also be costs related to fieldtrips – usually subsistence costs as travel costs will be covered.
Student ticket: Free of charge
Guest tickets: As with many graduation venues, there are associated costs. To help offset these costs, we charge guests to attend. Guest ticket prices will be announced prior to each round of ceremonies.
Graduates must wear academic dress. Exact cost dependent on award.
It's important to stress that the University makes no money whatsoever from graduation. The revenue we receive from guest ticket sales only goes part way towards offsetting the costs of the event. Please see the graduation webpages for more information.