University of Plymouth (P60)

UCAS code: P60

The University of Plymouth are one of only a select number of UK universities to achieve triple gold – gold overall and gold for both underpinning aspects: student experience and student outcomes (Teaching Excellence Framework, 2023). Set in the middle of beautiful countryside and stunning sandy beaches, they also have a unique and special location to match your gold-rated education
Source: University of Plymouth website

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How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Creative

67%

Medium

Political

49%

Medium

Varied union activities

77%

High

Diverse local nightlife

69%

Medium

Sporty

66%

Medium

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

Average graduate salary £23.4k Medium

% of graduates in work or further study 90% Medium

Teaching satisfaction score 83% Low

Number of students

19,230

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

78%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

of students are part-time

Male / Female

39%

of students are male

Young / Mature

31%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

10%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

310 comments (79 students)

- Amazing tutors and staff. Very helpful and supportive and really easy to get along with. Too many virtual sessions though.
  
  2024, 1st year student, Dentistry
  
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- Great facilities with everything you would need taken into account including quiet area. Only complaint is the library gets full during exam period leaving some students with nowhere to learn. Also too many group tables and not enough individual pods makes it awkward having to sit with people you don’t know and learn due to no space
  
  2024, 1st year student, Dentistry
  
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- It’s a very nice university. Great facilities and the lectures and staff are so down to earth and easy to engage with. The city and environment seem very safe and homey and it’s easy to get around. There’s a lot of support in place for students from student advice services to help with securing an accommodation to writing hubs for academic writing support. They host a variety of events which cater to different interests and provide a means of de-stressing following weeks of stressful university work
  
  2024, 1st year student, Dentistry
  
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- Campus life is simple which I like. Very quiet compared to most universities and the city centre at night is like a ghost town. You never feel unsafe though which is great and when there are activities or events going on the place is buzzing with excitement.
  
  2024, 1st year student, Dentistry
  
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- For the most part the lectures are and practicals are arranged well with well designed topics and they do go into detail with their presentations. Sometimes there will be an important practical or lecture on the same day an assignment is due and so a lot of people wouldn't go, I feel this could be done more smartly. And there are some cases where the lecturers read directly from the PowerPoint presentation.
  
  2024, 2nd year student, Biology
  
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- I've been to private accommodation and they have been alright. The university contains an extensive amount of relevant books and computers in the library and throughout the campus. There are many study spaces aswell as societies where you can meet new people with similar hobbies or learn a new sport.
  
  2024, 2nd year student, Biology
  
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