Arts University Plymouth

South West28 Courses

University Insights

Aggregated HESA/NSS/LEO statistics averaged across all 28 courses at this institution.

Avg. Graduate Salary
£22,000
15 months after graduation
Student Satisfaction
91%
Average NSS Rating
Student Retention
87%
Continue their studies
Highly Skilled Jobs
44%
Professional/managerial roles

About Arts University Plymouth

Arts University Plymouth is a specialist arts institution in the South West coastal city of Plymouth, with a long heritage as a college of art that has since gained university status. It has a creative, studio based character focused entirely on art and design.

The university is known for fine art, design, photography, craft, illustration and the creative media, offering a hands on, making focused approach to study. Students benefit from specialist workshops, a tight community of practising artists and a vibrant maritime city setting.

Academic strengths & graduate outcomes

Across 28 courses, Arts University Plymouth's largest teaching areas are general studies (12 courses), creative arts and design (11 courses) and computer science (2 courses), with further provision in business and management and engineering and technology. In the latest national data it records 89.6% average course satisfaction (NSS), 87.2% first-year continuation, 88.2% of graduates in work or further study and 49% in professional or managerial roles. Median graduate pay rises from about £22,000 fifteen months after graduating to £20,214 after five years, peaking at £21,000 for Fashion Design.

Creative Arts and Design 28

BAGraphic Design

Arts University Plymouth
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied90%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£18k
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BAInterior Design and Styling

Arts University Plymouth
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied91%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£18k
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BACommercial Photography

Arts University Plymouth
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied78%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£18k
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BAPhotography

Arts University Plymouth
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied99%
Drop-out30%
Salary£22k
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BATextile Design

Arts University Plymouth
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied76%
Drop-out0%
Salary£23k
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BAFashion Media and Marketing

Arts University Plymouth
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied99%
Drop-out15%
Salary£23k
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BAPainting Drawing and Printmaking

Arts University Plymouth
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied97%
Drop-out15%
Salary£19k
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BAIllustration

Arts University Plymouth
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied87%
Drop-out25%
Salary£23k
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BACraft and Material Practices

Arts University Plymouth
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied90%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£17k
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BAFine Art

Arts University Plymouth
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£14k
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BAPainting, Drawing and Printmaking

Arts University Plymouth
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied97%
Drop-out15%
Salary£19k
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BACostume Production

Arts University Plymouth
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied72%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£17k
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BAAnimation & Games

Arts University Plymouth
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied93%
Drop-out4%
Salary (3yr)£18k
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BAAnimation and Games

Arts University Plymouth
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied93%
Drop-out4%
Salary (3yr)£18k
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BAFilm and Screen Arts

Arts University Plymouth
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied84%
Drop-out5%
Salary£22k
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BAFashion Design

Arts University Plymouth
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied89%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£18k
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BAFashion Design

Arts University Plymouth
FTPlacement
Satisfied100%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£18k
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BACraft and Material Practices

Arts University Plymouth
FTPlacement
Satisfied100%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£17k
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BACostume Production

Arts University Plymouth
FTPlacement
Satisfied83%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£17k
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BAPhotography

Arts University Plymouth
FTPlacement
Satisfied100%
Drop-out30%
Salary£22k
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BACommercial Photography

Arts University Plymouth
FTPlacement
Satisfied69%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£18k
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BAFine Art

Arts University Plymouth
FTPlacement
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£14k
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BAIllustration

Arts University Plymouth
FTPlacement
Satisfied90%
Drop-out25%
Salary£23k
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BAFashion Media and Marketing

Arts University Plymouth
FTPlacement
Satisfied100%
Drop-out15%
Salary£23k
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BAFilm and Screen Arts

Arts University Plymouth
FTPlacement
Satisfied88%
Drop-out5%
Salary£22k
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BAGraphic Design

Arts University Plymouth
FTPlacement
Satisfied100%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£18k
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BATextile Design

Arts University Plymouth
FTPlacement
Satisfied90%
Drop-out0%
Salary£23k
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BAInterior Design and Styling

Arts University Plymouth
FTPlacement
Satisfied100%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£18k
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