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The University of Plymouth is based on four sites in south Devon - Plymouth, Seale Hayne near Newton Abbot, Exeter and Exmouth.
The Plymouth Campus is the largest site in the centre of Plymouth.
(Faculties of Human Sciences, Science & Technology and the Business School)
The Seale-Hayne Campus is three miles from Newton Abbot, 30 miles from Plymouth and 16 miles from Exeter.
(Faculty of Agriculture Food & Land Use)
The Exeter Campus is two miles from Exeter city centre.
(Faculties: Art & Design and Health Education)
The Exmouth Campus is 8 miles from Exeter. (Faculty of Arts & Education
Road and rail links to Exeter and Plymouth are good. The A38 links Plymouth with Exeter and joins the M5 close to the town. Students at Exmouth travel via Exeter. Seale-Hayne is in a more secluded rural area. Plymouth city airport is within four miles of the Plymouth campus for services to London, Cork and the Channel Islands. Exeter's airport has regular flights to Jersey, Guernsey, the Isles of Scilly and Belfast.
There is university accommodation at all sites for a percentage of first years. Other live within reasonable travelling distance of the campuses.
Undergraduates: 15,700
Postgraduates: 2,600
M:F Ratio 46% 54%
| October (date tba): | General Open Day |
For more details or to book a place contact the Schools & Colleges Liaison Service
Tel: 01752 232382
Devon is famous for its beautiful scenery, sea, rolling hills and intriguing history. Between Plymouth and Exeter are many quaint villages containing thatched roof cottages and country inns. The coast is dotted with fishing villages, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The English Riviera is close by with some of the most beautiful beaches in England.
Plymouth boasts hundreds of lively pubs and many nightclubs. The Theatre Royal plays hosts to top class productions and Plymouth Pavilions has an auditorium for pop concerts or the Symphony Orchestra. Other amenities include a swimming pool and an ice rink. The Aquarium has a display of local marine life.
Local sights of interest include Plymouth Hoe with Smeaton's Tower, an 18th century lighthouse. The Hoe is used for many outdoor events in the summer. The Plymouth Dome on the Hoe is an interactive museum and guide to Plymouth's past. Close by is the Barbican, a village within a city, with the Mayflower Steps used by the Pilgrim Fathers.
Exeter is the county's capital city, with history and heritage in abundance. The focal point of the city is the elegant Cathedral Close, and the surrounding streets and buildings. The modern city with its pedestrianised precincts blends easily with the old city. Just beyond the city centre is the River Exe and the cobbled Quayside, where history and night life live side-by-side.
Exmouth is a small town with pretty sea views and Seale Hayne is a close self contained community near the small town of Newton Abbot.
All sites have Student Unions, sports facilities and a lively social scene. Plymouth has the largest number of students. Water sports - boardsailing, windsurfing, water skiing and powerboating - are popular. Exeter is within reasonable travelling distance for students from Exmouth and Seale Hayne.
There are libraries on each campus that complement the courses being studied.
The academic year is divided into 2 15-week semesters. Each semester is a 12 week teaching period followed by 3 weeks assessment. Vacation times are as normal. Courses are modular.
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth PL4 8AA
Tel. 01752 233987
University of Plymouth
Earl Richards Road North
Exeter EX2 6AS
Tel. 01392 475022
University of Plymouth
Douglas Avenue
Exmouth EX8 2AT
Tel. 01395 255309
University of Plymouth
Seale Hayne
Newton Abbot TQ12 6NQ
Tel. 01626 325800
Web site
http://www.plym.ac.uk/
Student Handbook On-line
http://www.plym.ac.uk/studhand/Default.htm