Summary
Founded in 1856, Arts University Plymouth is a specialist arts university that offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in art, design, and media. Students enjoy workshops and studios that reflect industry standards, complete with cutting-edge equipment. Courses include Illustration, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, Craft and Material Practices, Graphic Design, Animation and Games, Fashion Design, Textiles, and more.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate91%Postgraduate9%
Study mode
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Full-time89%Part-time11%
Student population SMALL
- Fewer than 5,000 students
Where students come from
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UK95%International4%EU1%
Student gender
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Male 25%Female 75%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Overall ranking
101st out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000476 48%101st
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Entry standards
/ Max 215129 60%61st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.29 82%5th
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Research quality
/ Max 4n/a -
Research intensity
/ Max 1n/a -
Academic services spend
/ Max 3757720 19%130th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2164796 37%48th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.710.92nd
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Continuation
/ Max 10088.3 88%76th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10053.8 54%130th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10066.1 66%121st
Subject League Tables 2026
Overall ranking
78th out of 83
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Art & Design ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10079.3 79%78th
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Entry standards
/ Max 228141 62%26th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.32 83%14th
2 -
Research quality
/ Max 4n/a -
Continuation
/ Max 10086.9 87%70th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10053.0 53%77th
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Campus locations
Study options
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Frequently asked questions
Arts University Plymouth is a creative industries specialist offering degrees in art, design, fashion and more. Students benefit from a close-knit community with opportunities for creative collaboration, access to superb facilities, and input from expert practitioners. All students get plenty of support from dedicated and experienced tutors to help them reach their potential. Find Arts University Plymouth on our league tables to see where it ranks across different measures.
A degree is a fantastic way to explore subjects you are interested in more in-depth and to work in a field that interests you after graduation. If you do something you enjoy, you'll never work a day in your life! If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
Arts University Plymouth works with local accommodation providers so that students can find somewhere to suit their budget and requirements. Find details of accommodation options nearby on Arts University Plymouth website.