University of Plymouth

Postgraduate study opportunities at University of Plymouth

About us

At the University of Plymouth, we are proud to be 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 Excellent Framework, 2023).  

Set in the middle of beautiful countryside and stunning sandy beaches, we also have a unique and special location to match your award-winning education. The city has been found to be 48% cheaper than London in terms of day-to-day living costs (livingcost.org), which means students can make the most of their student experience and the opportunities university offers. As well as being affordable, Plymouth has been found to be Britain's best city in which to live and work (PwC’s index measuring cities by economic performance and quality of life, 2024).

At the University of Plymouth, it doesn’t matter where you’re from but what’s important, is where you want to go – for us it is all about making your journey personal. The University is now welcoming new students for 2025 and are looking forward to meeting you on campus soon.

Support

We have a proud track record of helping our students find their way in an increasingly complex world, including developing the essential skills, resilience and experience they will need throughout their future careers.

Our supportive and wide-reaching Careers Service even offers careers support for as long as you need it beyond graduation. In the most recent Graduate Outcome Survey, it was confirmed that over 96% of our postgraduates are either working or in further study 15 months after graduating.

As a Plymouth student, you will have access to a full range of non-academic and wellbeing support. Many friendly staff with a wide variety of skills offer advice and guidance – counselling, disability, mental health, cost of living and more – to our students throughout their studies. Ultimately, there is support at the University for any student who needs it.

Funding

There are a number of ways to fund postgraduate study at the University of Plymouth, with the most common being applying for a government funded loan of up to £12,471 towards the cost of your masters degree. 

We also have a wide range of scholarships, studentships, and grants from charitable trusts. Details of these can be found on our funding web pages. Additionally, if you studied with us for your undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for an alumni discount on your tuition fees.

We offer support with all money matters and will help you to find a route to fulfil your career goals.

Student life

We are a campus university right in the heart of Plymouth – Britain's Ocean City. Saving you money on travel costs, everything you’ll want and need as a student is within walking distance, including your lectures, shops, bars and the sea! Devon and Cornwall’s stunning coast and countryside on the doorstep, our university provides a unique blend of urban and outdoor lifestyle opportunities for everyone who studies and works here.

As well as being Britain's best city in which to live and work (PwC’s index measuring cities by economic performance and quality of life, 2024), Plymouth has been ranked 21st in TimeOut’s list of the world's most under-rated travel destinations (TimeOut, 2024)! With a rich history, vibrant nightlife, surging numbers of independent bars and restaurants, it’s not hard to see why.

Campus

Having opened £100 million of new facilities in the 2023/24 academic year, the University continues to ensure you have the best learning environments and collaborative spaces. You’ll develop hands-on learning through a mix of real-world and simulated course facilities, enabling you to graduate with experience. Newly-established, InterCity Place houses our health professions, nursing and midwifery, and for STEAM subjects, Babbage is where engineering and design come together. 

Alongside the valuable experience gained at Law Clinics on campus, Law students benefit from practising their courtroom skills in the new moot court Foulston Room in the historic surroundings of Plymouth’s museum, The Box. Criminology and Policing students understand real life investigations in the University’s Crime Suite, housing simulated crime scenes, forensics and interviews. These facilities will be joined by a sustainably renovated Fitzroy Building, at a cost of £14.5 million, as the new home for Plymouth Business School, and will open in early 2025. 

Open Evenings

Why not visit the University at one of our Postgraduate Open Evenings? These events offer you the chance to speak with academic and professional support staff. They can answer your questions and give you advice, guidance and information about the postgraduate options available to you. 

Gain insight into student life by chatting to our current students to find out about their personal experiences of studying at postgraduate level. 

Our Open Evenings take place on campus, so you will have the opportunity to explore the city centre campus and world-class facilities. There will be a range of sessions, from finance talks to subject specific drop-in sessions, to provide you with all the information you require to choose the right postgraduate programme to meet your needs.

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