Plymouth University is one of the UK's most prominent and dynamic universities with an educational history dating back to 1862.
Consistently ranked as one of the top three modern universities, Plymouth has
Plymouth has performed very well in all teaching reviews carried out by external bodies since 1996.
The University has a long record of high quality innovative research as demonstrated by its achievements in the RAE. The university submitted twenty-five Units of Assessment in the 2008 RAE. The results show that the majority of research 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.
In the Research Fortnight research power league table , on the basis of the results of the 2008 RAE Plymouth has leapt 15 places to join the top 50 universities, showing the greatest improvement in the UK in research performance since the last RAE, in 2001.
The University is committed to improving the experience of its students, demonstrated by a high level of investment in new facilities.
Plymouth is the first university in the world to be awarded the Social Enterprise Mark in recognition of working as a genuine social enterprise, caring for communities and protecting the planet. The award was announced by the Social Enterprise Mark Company, which provides the only officially-defined registration for social enterprise.
Our enterprising approach will further develop our reputation as a world-leading University and our enterprise culture will deliver sustained innovation and international impact. We will use the knowledge we create to transform lives. We will achieve this through world-class research, excellence in teaching and learning, and through our partnerships and collaborations. We will maintain our commitment to driving social inclusion, economic prosperity, and environmental quality in our local community and beyond.
Our core values define our University culture. They guide how we make our decisions, and how our staff, students and stakeholders work with each other.
School of Architecture
Design and Environment
School of Art & Media
School of Humanities
Faculty of Health and Human Sciences
Schools of Psychology
Social Science and Social Work
Health Professions
Nursing and Midwifery
Education
Faculty of Science and Environment
School of Biomedical and Biological Sciences
School of Computing and Mathematics
School of Geography
Earth and Environmental Studies
School of Marine Sciences and Engineering
Plymouth Business School
School of Law
School of Government
School of Management
School of Tourism and Hospitality
Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry
All students must have a suitable English language qualification to be accepted onto a course at Plymouth University. Please see the table below to view the minimum English language requirements for standard courses at NQF 6 and above:
| | Test / Qualification | Undergraduate Programmes |
Postgraduate Programmes |
Minimum
Component Scores |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth University requirement | IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 overall | 6.5 overall | 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing) | ||
| Plymouth University International College (PUIC) requirement | IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 overall | 6.5 overall | 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing) | ||
| Plymouth University requirement | Pearson Test of English (PTE academic) SCORES MUST BE SENT TO UKBA ONLINE | 53 | 61 | 51 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking, writing) | ||
| PUIC requirement | Pearson Test of English (PTE academic) SCORES MUST BE SENT TO UKBA ONLINE | 51 (53 for integrated programmes) | 61 | 51 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking, writing) | ||
| Plymouth University requirement | Cambridge English: First (FCE) † | B | B | "Borderline" in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing) | ||
| PUIC requirement |
Cambridge English: First (FCE) †
|
C (B for Integrated programmes) | B | "Borderline" in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing) | ||
| Plymouth University requirement | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) † | C | C | "Weak" in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing) | ||
| PUIC requirement | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) † | CEFR B2 Level (score of 47 minimum) (C for Integrated programmes) | C | "Weak" in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing) | ||
| Plymouth University requirement | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) † | Pass at C1 level | Pass at C1 level | "Weak" in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing) | ||
| PUIC requirement | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) † | Pass at C1 level | Pass at C1 level | "Weak" in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing) | ||
| The tests listed above are the Home Office (UKVI) approved SELTS (Secure English Language tests) that Plymouth University and PUIC accept. In some cases the scores required have been increased from the UKVI minimum specified scores to meet University requirements. Other tests / qualifications listed below have been deemed acceptable by Plymouth University and PUIC to meet our entry requirements and UKVI requirements for study at NQF 6 and above. | ||||||
| Plymouth University requirement | GCSE English Language ‡ | C | C | From Summer 2014 all GCSE English language awards will have a score for speaking and listening skills reported separately on the GCSE certificate (reading and writing already assessed) | ||
| PUIC requirement | GCSE English Language ‡ | C | C | From Summer 2014 all GCSE English language awards will have a score for speaking and listening skills reported separately on the GCSE certificate (reading and writing already assessed) | ||
| Plymouth University requirement | TOEFL (iBT)* | 76 | 90 | Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 21 | ||
| PUIC requirement | TOEFL (iBT)* | 76 | 90 | Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 21 | ||
| Plymouth University requirement | Cambridge IGCSE English as a First Language (Syllabus 0500 and 0522) | C | C | Reading E, Writing E, Speaking D, Listening D (Supplementary statement will be required)** | ||
| PUIC requirement | Cambridge IGCSE English as a First Language (Syllabus 0500 and 0522) | C | C | Reading E, Writing E, Speaking D, Listening D (Supplementary statement will be required)** | ||
| Plymouth University requirement | Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (Syllabus 0510 and 0511) | C | B | Reading D Writing D Speaking C Listening A (Supplementary statement will be required)** | ||
| PUIC requirement |
|
C | B | Reading D Writing D Speaking C Listening A (Supplementary statement will be required)** | ||
| Plymouth University requirement | WAEC / NECO English | C6 | C6 | | ||
| PUIC requirement | WAEC / NECO English | C6 | C6 | | ||
| Plymouth University requirement |
Indian School Certificate (year 12) (when awarded by CISCE) OR
All India Senior School Certificate Examination (also known as Delhi Senior School Certificate Examination) (when awarded by CBSE) ♦
|
70% | 70% | | ||
| PUIC requirement |
Indian School Certificate (year 12) (when awarded by CISCE) OR
All India Senior School Certificate Examination (also known as Delhi Senior School Certificate Examination) (when awarded by CBSE) ♦
|
60% (70% for integrated programmes) | 70% | | ||
| Plymouth University requirement | Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), post 2007 (except syllabus A) | 3 | IELTS required as above | Minimum score of 3 in all four components | ||
| PUIC requirement | Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), post 2007 (except syllabus A) | 3 | IELTS required as above | 2 in all four components2 in all four components (3 in all four components for integrated programmes) | ||
| Plymouth University requirement | Hong Kong Diploma in Secondary Education (HKDSE) | 4 at category A | 4 at category A | Minimum score of 3 in all four components | ||
| PUIC requirement | Hong Kong Diploma in Secondary Education (HKDSE) |
3 at category A |
4 at category A | Minimum score of 3 in all four components | ||
| Plymouth University requirement | Singapore / Cambridge GCE O Level |
C6 | C6 | | ||
| PUIC requirement | Singapore / Cambridge GCE O Level |
C6 | C6 | | ||
| Plymouth University requirement | USA / Canada high school diploma | C | C | Plymouth University requirement, no Home Office requirement where student is a US or Canadian national | ||
| PUIC requirement | USA / Canada high school diploma | C | C | Plymouth University requirement, no Home Office requirement where student is a US or Canadian national | ||
| Plymouth University requirement | Malaysia SPM - Advances English 1119 (Cambridge O Level 1119) ● |
6 | 6 | | ||
| PUIC requirement | Malaysia SPM - Advances English 1119 (Cambridge O Level 1119) ● |
6 | 6 | | ||
| Plymouth University requirement |
Norway Vitnemål fra denVideregående Skole |
4 | 4 | Plymouth University requirement, no Home Office requirement where student is a Norwegian national | ||
| PUIC requirement | Norway Vitnemål fra denVideregående Skole | 4 | 4 | Plymouth University requirement, no Home Office requirement where student is a Norwegian national | ||
| Plymouth University requirement | International Baccalaureate (IB) (Diploma, studied in English) |
Higher Level 4 / Standard Level 5 |
Higher Level 4 Standard Level 5 | | ||
| PUIC requirement | International Baccalaureate (IB) (Diploma, studied in English) | Higher Level 3 Standard Level 4 (4 HL and 5 SL integrated programmes) |
Higher Level 3 Standard Level 4 | |
Undergraduate
| Full-time | Home/EU | International** |
| Undergraduate | £9,000 | £11,500 |
|
Year zero (one year)Science and Environment |
£9,000 | £11,500 |
| Management, Government and Law Foundation Year | £7,500 | £10,000 |
| 2 year fast-track | £9,000 | £11,500 |
| Master of Architecture (MArch) | £9,000 | £11,500 |
| Full-time | Home/EU | International | Channel Isles and Isle of Man | |
| Pre-Clinical | £9,000 | £17,300 | £9,000 | Medicine Yr 1&2/Dentistry Yr1 |
| Clinical | £9,000 | £32,000 | £19,000 | Medicine Yrs 3-5/Dentistry Yrs 2-5 |
BMBS, BDS & BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene international fees are not fixed at the point of entry, annual inflationary rises will apply. All other UG courses under PU PSMD are subject to the standard International fee and fee capping policy.
Undergraduate
| Full-time | Home/EU | International* |
| Postgraduate taught | £5,495** | £12,250** |
| PGCE | £9,000 | £12,250 |
| Placement | £900.00 | £900.00 |
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