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ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE WITH PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY


Plymouth University


Plymouth University is a vibrant and dynamic institution, consistently ranked one of the top modern universities in the UK. The University has a strong record of excellence, enterprise and innovation across its teaching and research activities and is distinguished by its long-term engagement with employers. With around 30,000 students, the University is one of the largest in the UK and has recently invested more than £110 million in state-of-the-art facilities to enhance the student experience.


Research


Plymouth is ranked in the top 50 research universities in the UK*. The results of the Research Assessment Exercise 2008 showed the majority of areas submitted by the University included world-leading research, achieving the highest rating possible, scoring 4 stars. Overall, 80% of the research was judged as being of international repute.


*Research Fortnight league table.


Subject Areas • Architecture, Design, Building & Construction • Art, Design, Media & Performance • Biological, Health, Chemical & Agricultural Sciences • Computing, Mathematics & Statistics • Education & Teaching • Engineering • Health & Social Work • Hospitality & Tourism • Humanities & Languages • Law, Business, Management & Logistics • Marine, Earth, Geography & Environment • Psychology & Social Sciences


Plymouth University International Office General Enquiries: international@plymouth.ac.uk


Application Enquiries: international-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1752 588 014 W: www.plymouth.ac.uk/internationalstudents


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Location


Unlike many other universities, our campus is based right in the heart of the city, ensuring that you are never too far from the action. The pedestrianised shopping area, train station and Plymouth’s spectacular waterfront, historic Barbican and the Hoe are only a short walk from the campus.


Investment


Our students are already benefiting from recent investment in facilities. The campus has been redesigned and modernised to create improved study and leisure amenities, including:


• fitness complex • sailing and diving facilities • refurbished science and engineering building • open-access computing facility • purpose-built arts and education buildings • food technology and dietetics laboratory • nursery facilities • extended library facilities with 24/7 access • research facilities for health and medicine • Students’ Union extension.


Support for Postgraduate Students


• A range of postgraduate taught programme international student scholarships (details here)


• opportunities for research students to develop professional skills through a free comprehensive programme of generic skills workshops and study days


• assurance of the quality of our provision through codes of practice and feedback from postgraduate taught programme and research students


• social space for postgraduates


• support from the Postgraduate Society through monthly exchange sessions.


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