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An enjoyable experience all in all, there’s only two buildings off-campus really which is emdeck or cookworthy, but they’re quite close anyways. If you hate hills, invest in an electric bike. Wide range of universities where I have seen many people in them passionate about making them fun for everyone. I’ve personally never had a problem with the wifi after I was able to connect. The careers service is mainly whatever you make of it really, though they are easy to find and there’s always someone there in office hours. I studied biomed last year and would say the best resource we had was the lab plus where you can practice practical methods.
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Ratings and Reviews
An enjoyable experience all in all, there’s only two buildings off-campus really which is emdeck or cookworthy, but they’re quite close anyways. If you hate hills, invest in an electric bike. Wide range of universities where I have seen many people in them passionate about making them fun for everyone. I’ve personally never had a problem with the wifi after I was able to connect. The careers service is mainly whatever you make of it really, though they are easy to find and there’s always someone there in office hours. I studied biomed last year and would say the best resource we had was the lab plus where you can practice practical methods.
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University of Plymouth Reputation
The University of Plymouth is located in the city of Plymouth, on the Devonshire coast in South West England. 19,095 students are enrolled at University of Plymouth:
- 16,740 of these students come from the UK
- 495 come from EU countries
- And 1,860 are students from non-EU countries.
(Source: HESA 2021/22)
The graduate outcomes for the University of Plymouth show that six months after leaving university, 91% of graduates are in work or further study. The typical graduate salary six months after leaving the University of Plymouth is £24 - £27K a year.
(Source: HESA Graduate Outcomes Data Survey 2023 for 2020/21 graduates)
Updated: 30th June 2023
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Good social support and pastoral tutors
library is good, it is open for 24 hours a day. societies are good too could be better promoted
Very good Staffs very helpful
Great University with support.
An enjoyable experience all in all, there’s only two buildings off-campus really which is emdeck or cookworthy, but they’re quite close anyways. If you hate hills, invest in an electric bike. Wide range of universities where I have seen many people in them passionate about making them fun for everyone. I’ve personally never had a problem with the wifi after I was able to connect. The careers service is mainly whatever you make of it really, though they are easy to find and there’s always someone there in office hours. I studied biomed last year and would say the best resource we had was the lab plus where you can practice practical methods.
Good uni experience so far, have not finished uni hence why I cannot write a full review
Enjoyable experience but quite different to most courses as studying dentistry
Great University, a lot of resources and brilliant staff at the library and individual departments
Great place to study, small town but feels safe and everything is readily accessible. Great landscape for outdoor activities in the summer
Good range of sports and clubs! Great library and study spaces
A good university with satisfactory student unions and social spaces. A campus at the heart of the city so easily accessible to nearby facilities and transport links to travel and visit near by areas
Good campus location in the city centre
Good experience, campus is great and easy to get around
Excellent wifi although more mental health support is needed
Great uni and atmosphere but not for me. Support in MBIO is worth 9k
Modern Univeristy with excellent teaching standards.
For me university of Plymouth is the best, included the best services
The university is supportive and kind.
Good location close to the city center and train/coach stations
Good societies, student union host good events.
Lots of friendly staff around the campus and lots of different societies to join, there is also alot of options for accommodation around campus
Great campus and facilities, lots of societies and clubs to join.
It is a lovely uni,safe and diverse
The facilities for the main marine and science degrees are excellent and although it feels like the arts gets less attention the facilities provided here are also outstanding. The general environment and community created around the SU is great and there’s always something to do. The university offers support in all areas of academic, financial and emotional problems as well.
It has a lovely refreshing atmosphere, with friendly and helpful staff.
I am glad i chose plymouth uni as i like the location of the uni and my course. However, sometimes there is need for more support from lecturers.
I like that everything on campus is close together, however the library is always too full to find a seat and there’s not enough seating on campus throughout
Plymouth university is definitely the place to be! With stunning views and lovely lectures, this campus is very small and easy to located with some cool architecture and awesome clubs and society’s
Campus doesn’t have very many green spaces as opposed to other campuses and is quite dull but it has everything you could need.
All over good experience. Good university.
Hard to join clubs unless you join during freshers
Nice uni, some good modern facilities.
So good nice friendly faces I love it!
Sometimes the wifi goes a bit bad but other than that I’ve got no complaints I love the uni
University of Plymouth is good
Plymouth university has good learning facilities and study rooms for independent study and group work.
Good modern University with plenty to do between lectures
The University has a range of facilities to accommodate your learning and wellbeing, the lecturers are quick to respond and help you with any questions.
UOP is a really friendly place to be, the staff are approachable and helpful. My student life is brilliant and has been supportive and really welcoming. There are lots of opportunities to be around and to develop new skills.
I love this university, the campus is located on the heart of the centre with many places to visit around! Library is very spacious and the learning spaces are great
Good university with, great social life with many events taking place on campus.
I enjoy studying a Plymouth, there’s plenty of support from student services
Really nice university. Library is really resourceful and staff are all lovely.
Campus is great, with everything so close.
I’ve had a great experience so far at the university of Plymouth love the campus and the city in general perfect for student living
Good university with lots to do
Brilliant everything is good as it allows me to be social
Great university for dentistry!
Very supportive and friendly university
Sound uni, good wifi su pretty decent
The SU is doing a really good job at handling problems and motivating students to create all kinds of societies, which is really nice to see!
Friendly atmosphere and very welcoming
It’s a good university and the facilities are great
bad choice for international students!
I really like studying here, my lecturers are passionate and the campus in well maintained
The university is very good. It has a great student union. However campus could be bigger.
Need more investment to modernise. They should update the lecture halls also. Currently done in a church
Great university with lots of events going on.
Staff are very friendly and very helpful. Accommodation is very modern and close to the hoe and city centre. Been living here for 2years. Would highly recommend this place to university students.
Amazing university, and really glad I came here
The university is located in a nice area. It is ideal for students who want to socialise less but make most of their studies
Really good university, had a lot of fun there can’t wait to be back in September
SU did club nights which was good. Business department (not entire faculty) staff were nice and friendly. Student services weren't that great at answering questions - kept getting directed to other places.
I’ve enjoyed my first year with the University. It’s got a lot to offer
Wonderful university, with plenty of opportunities.
It's a good university with a good range of societies and the SU is a good night out!
Its mostly the staff that's completely useless or clueless of what's going on in anything else. Some people take ages to respond to emails, its like, nothing moves forward at a normal speed, you need something, you will take ages to get it sorted.
Simply nothing but good to me and many of my peers.
good thank you nothing specific at this stage
Fantastic university with a huge range of support for everyone. The disability team also go above and beyond to ensure you are doing alright and settling in. Honestly cannot the fault my experience at the university at all.
Lack of parking is a nightmare. The university itself is nice and clean.
Good University with lots of careers events and mentoring programme. Also a lot of help for business related things. Huge range of societies and clubs (don't know what to pick!). Good Wi-Fi, never had problems! UPSU is great but I'd like a bit more non drinking daytime activities and events personally. They happen but rarely. Facilities good but cafes could have more interesting food.
Plymouth university is great, I was happy and so were my course mates. Staff turnover is low but development (sensitivity, training and experience is great). Honestly, getting your tutors and and support staff out of your inbox once in a term is the only concern:) There’s great facilities with the 24 hour library saving my degree on more than one occasion and well equipped labs and theatres. Something to note is: transport facilities can be a lurking concern if you don’t put in some thought.
too many yt ppl. the societies are DEAD. the people here aren’t bright. only reason i went here is bc i got a scholarship
The campus is all quite compact which makes it easy to navigate and get to your classes on time.
amazing university, with supportive staff who offer lots of opportunities
The student union is active and very friendly as well as the staff and students on campus itself. The prices are cheap for most products and tends to have a lively atmosphere.
Great uni. A lot to do with loads of opportunities.
The uni is alright if you are a big city person probably not the best for you.
Good amenities, support and great course-related facilities.
University is great I’ve had fun on my course met some great people too. Coursework is a lot of work but moderately easy if u have the right support.
Great community with lots of activities
City is good for students and quiet
I really enjoy the uni experience as it’s close to my accommodation and revision sources and places are great
I really like plymouth uni it’s a great location and the people are friendly and it’s modern
Good uni nice beach and seagulls
Great location and a brilliant University always has interesting events on.
Really enjoying my time at Plymouth university. Great facilities and social groups
Loving my time at the university, great balance of study and having fun
Would love if there was a partnership between the Plymouth university to allow students to join societies which aren’t available at PCA. Also if we could get adobe for free
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Awesome university, lovely curry
Lectures always ready to help. Amazing library facilities and great overall.
The Plymouth University Experience Plymouth University is a university focused on not education, or even indoctrination I believe, although I have been discriminated against for my political views, having voted Lib-Dem in the previous election cycle, but tend to the slightly lean right towards the views of conservatives. And although I wish to explore my opinions and beliefs as a politics student, these talks and debates are often shut down, not by the peers I work with but by lecturers. As a member of HMAF, I am used to working long hours, and dealing with bureaucracy, so I am not new to this, nor am I new to education, having carried on my educational journey from Wales and Hereford. Furthermore, I have been in politics my whole life, due to my family connections, from Labour to independents to conservatives. My views and political opinions are put down by lecturers, with claims of “lecturing longer than I've been alive” and simply attempting to shut down discourse.
Not the greatest facilities but has most things you need. Good societies and is very social
The Uni has nice facilities and wifi that is accessible throughout campus
I love this university, I take psychology and I love my course and their is a lot of online and in person facilities. Also there’s a 24hr library.
The standard of teaching is excellent and has exceeded my expectations within the first few weeks already. The student union/societies/sports clubs are amazing. The location of a city based campus is like no other.
Seems like a decent univeristy varies by course
The University and Plymouth as a place are passable if you enjoy being by the sea. However, the staff is where a lot of the issues reside. It takes often a week or more to get any reply from lecturers or university staff, questions are often answered with short unhelpful responses, marking feedback is so minimal I feel as though I would have no idea how to improve. Lecturers use ancient PowerPoint that they didn't even create and are riddled with mistakes. Old lecture recordings are provided from years prior, often delivered by a different lecturer. Worst of all is the enrollment staff. I was not enrolled on 2 entire modules in my final year which has lead me to months of negotiation, the University wanting me to enroll again to following academic year but that not being an option for me means I will be studying an extra 4 months longer than intended, meaning I miss my regular graduation and causing many complications for me. They also enrolled me on a module I had already completed (: