Arts University Plymouth (AUP:SU)

About

Arts University Plymouth is an independent, specialist arts university that was formerly known as Plymouth College of Art. It is a leading arts university, run by artists and designers for artists and designers. The university was founded in 1856 and achieved university status in 2022. 

Objectives

Arts University Plymouth aims to be a leading arts university with a vision towards 2030 focused on sustainable growth, impactful teaching and research, and a commitment to social and ecological justice.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• Faculty of Arts
• Humanities and Business 
• Faculty of Science and Engineering 
• Faculty of Health 

Reasons to Study at Arts University Plymouth

1. Academic Excellence and Reputation

   Our academically robust and intellectually stimulating degree programmes are delivered by our team of academics, technical demonstrators, and invited experts who together deliver excellence in learning, teaching, and assessment. Our programmes encourage diversity in thinking and making - from practical applications through to reflective, analytical writing.

2. Conducive Learning Environment

   Arts University Plymouth provides a dynamic, stimulating learning environment from which to test new models of practice, while investing in the rich relationship between practice and theory - based on the potential in material and visual exploration, collaborative working, cross-fertilisation of ideas, and the exploration of histories and contemporary contexts.

   
    

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

• For undergraduate programmes these are expressed as tariff points from the UCAS tariff guide, a satisfactory portfolio of work and any accompanying requirements (e.g. English GCSE at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, specified overall number of GCSE passes); To apply through UCAS, you’ll need our institution code P65 and the relevant course code, which is available on each course page.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

• For postgraduate programmes these are normally a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree. 

How To Apply For Admission

      UNDERGRADUATE

• To apply through UCAS, you’ll need our institution code P65 and the relevant course code, which is available on each course page.
• Log in to UCAS Apply — You can apply to all of our undergraduate courses through UCAS. Click here to login and if you need any support, you can call our Admissions team on +44 (0)1752 203400. UCAS charges a fee of £28.50 to make a multiple-choice application. 
• If your application meets our entry requirements, we’ll invite you to submit your portfolio, so that we can review your work and find out more about your creative potential. You will have the opportunity to submit your portfolio digitally, or in person at one of our Applicant Experience Days. At an Applicant Experience Day, you'll also get the chance to discuss your portfolio with a member of our academic team.

      POSTGRADUATE

• MA applicants are normally expected to have an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above. However, the strength of your creative practice and other forms of experience will be taken into account at the interview stage and we encourage you to start a conversation with us.
• You can apply for the postgraduate course you are interested in studying by clicking on the Apply Now link .
• As part of the application, you will be asked to give the usual application details, to provide some digital images of your work, and to submit a short personal statement (300 words approximately). This personal statement is a chance to tell us what you want to do on your chosen MA. It might include details of the techniques or themes that you want to investigate, the creative practitioners that inspire you, the reading that fires your imagination, and your longer term professional goals.
• If you meet the entrance requirements, the school will get back to you within three weeks of receiving your application to invite you for interview. You will have the opportunity to tell more about your work at this stage and to ask more questions about your course.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +441752203402

Gallery

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  University Library

Explore AUP

Facilities

• Classrooms
• Library
• Laboratory
• Accommodation
• Studios
• Workshop
• Sports
• Equipment Resource Centre
• Refectory/Cafeteria

Accreditations

University of the Arts London, OCR (Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations), Pearson, City and Guilds, ABC Awards, Trinity College London, and AQA (Assessment and Qualifications Alliance)

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Tim Gundry

  Assistant Dean (Student Experience), Staff Governor and Member of the Employment Committee After obtaining a 1st class, BA (Hons) Photomedia and Design Communication, a distinction in the Professional Qualifying Exam for the British Institute of Professional Photography, and a PGCE from the... read more

  University of Plymouth, Tim joined the staff team, (at what was then Plymouth College of Art and Design), in 2006 as a part time lecturer. After teaching across different courses in both FE and HE, Tim eventually became programme leader for our undergraduate photography provision in 2013, leading the writing and validation of BA Hons Commercial Photography degree. In 2016 he was awarded the Association of Photographers Tutor of the Year award, and In 2017 he completed an MA in Photography at the college. Tim moved into a cross University role in 2021, before being appointed as Assistant Dean in 2022.
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  Mel Brown

  Principal Lecturer & Assistant Dean, BA (Hons) Illustration, BA (Hons) Graphic Design Mel began teaching at Arts University Plymouth in 2004. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, AUP Teaching Fellow and RSA Fellow.

  Mel’s skills and experience are consolidated... read more

  in her role as Assistant Dean and Principal Lecturer, having long since decided that working alongside the next generation of designers and creatives was exactly where she wanted to be. Previously course leader for BA (Hons) Illustration, Mel built a team of dedicated staff to help shape the identity and curriculum of the course,and the Illustration provision at Arts University Plymouth grew from strength to strength.
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  Professor Stephen Felmingham

  Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor of Artistic Research Stephen Felmingham is an artist and educator and has lectured extensively in drawing, painting, print and contemporary art practice on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across the UK, includin... read more

  g Falmouth University, Norwich University of the Arts and Leeds Arts University. He studied at Middlesex University and the University of the Arts London (Wimbledon) where he completed an MA in Drawing in 1999. He gained his doctorate from the University of Leeds in 2014 reading drawing, place and the contemporary sublime.

Notable Alumni

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  Jack Eaves Senior Concept Artist
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  Iga Rita Stepien Filmmaker, Translator & Event Organiser
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  Sue Lewry Lecturer & MA Subject Tutor
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  Terry Channell Freelance Painter

History

Our university is widely regarded as a catalyst for individual, societal and ecological transformation, delivering innovative and distinctive learning, teaching and research through its interdisciplinary ecosystem of materials, processes, technologies and knowledge exchange.

Founded in 1856 as the Plymouth Drawing School, we’ve evolved over nearly 170 years to become an award-winning hub of creative innovation and interdisciplinary practice. Our city-centre campuses offer over 13,000 square metres of professional studios and workshops, with open access ... read more