Student life
‘What course should I choose? Where will I live? What will studying at university offer me?’ Be ready for life as a university student and beyond
Secure your future in Britain’s Ocean City
At Plymouth, you are much more than just your exam results, which is why we treat every application individually.
From personal statement help to meeting entry requirements and advice for creative courses, find all the information you need to help you with your application.
Find out more and apply for a degree now
We are campaigners
How will you transform the world?
We’re committed to creating a sustainable campus to reduce our impact on the environment. We are also influencing global change around plastic pollution and received the Queen's Anniversary Prize for our world-leading research.
What we study
The course you choose will have a big impact on your life as a student. It is important that you find a course that fuels your passion to learn and sets you up with invaluable skills for work.
Devoting yourself to a single degree out of thousands is very different to selecting four A level subjects from a limited list of options.
Search for a course
Course webpages provide the best way to absorb yourself in what a course can specifically offer you – modules, facilities, fieldwork and study trips, etc.
The most authentic way to learn more about degrees is by attending an open day where you can see facilities first hand, experience engaging subject talks and interact with students and teaching staff who can answer any questions you have.
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Where we live
As a university student, you will experience city life as you’ve never done before, live with other new students, and settle into your new home from home.
The accommodation team lifestyle matches hall flatmates before arrival, ensuring you’ll be living with like-minded students, and thanks to a diverse range of social events, you’ll quickly feel part of your new student community.
University-managed halls of residence provide a safe and friendly environment within walking distance of your lectures and library, and with convenient access to the city’s bars, cafés and shops, you can fully embrace your student experience.
Life in Britain’s Ocean City
The University of Plymouth is one of the largest universities in the South West, with a main campus located at the centre of ‘Britain’s ocean city’. The city of Plymouth, characterised by its lively community of students, lies within an area of rich geographical and ecological diversity.
From the nearby Dartmoor National Park, to the Devon and Cornwall coast – you are never too far away from serenity or adventure.
“I dare anyone to find a city more friendly and inviting with the perfect mix of rural and urban surroundings. I really believe Plymouth has something for every student.”
Second-year BSc (Hons) Politics with International Relations student Niamh, originally from Glamorgan, South Wales, moved from one south coast to another.
Plymouth named the best holiday destination in Europe for 2020 – and second best in the world
Under the radar? Not anymore.
Renowned travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller has taken notice of Plymouth’s significant developments, listing the city above Paris, Salvador and Kyoto as a surprise package for 2020.
“2020 marks a landmark year for Plymouth which, for centuries has had its fortunes shaped by the sea.”
Discover our thriving waterfront city at the heart of the stunning South West
