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Art University Plymouth
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Art University Plymouth
"Young Art"
- Age – 14+
- Duration – from 1 day
- The language of instruction is English.
For the first time the program "Young Art" was launched in 1988. It includes a number of Saturday club events, a variety of lectures, workshops and intensives. It is designed to eliminate the gap in providing schoolchildren and students with information about contemporary art and culture.
Among the activities within the framework of the program is the National Saturday Club of Art and Design. This three-day summer intensive for secondary school students from 10 to 14 years old offers training in a variety of art and design techniques, a workshop on creating works that can be taken home. Other classes can be devoted to animation, ship modeling and drawing on marine themes, water festivals with the introduction of a folklore component. The only thing you will need to take with you is a lunchbox.
Short courses and workshops
- Age – 18+;
- Duration – from 3 days;
- The language of instruction is English.
Short intensive courses allow you to "pump" the skills of working with modern software, master new useful qualifications, prepare for admission to a higher educational institution.
This format of training is ideal for those who already have practical experience, will give a comprehensive understanding of the basic principles of the issues considered in the program of the course.
Making Change
- Age – 18+;
- Duration – 2 years;
- The language of instruction is English.
Making Change will allow students to familiarize themselves with a variety of artistic techniques and create the portfolio necessary for admission to bachelor's or master's level courses. In addition, you will get the opportunity to conduct experiments with materials and ideas, help in applying, improve the academic skills necessary for training in the higher education system.
The course will be an excellent solution for adult students who have not passed through the preparatory stages of secondary school.
Along with assistance in filling out the application, students can count on assistance in preparing for the interview, on help in finding funding for training.
PRE-DEGREE
- Age – 16+
- Duration – 2 years;
- The language of instruction is English.
The specialized training program for teenagers from 16 years old is designed for ambitious creative young people and is a preparatory course for obtaining a bachelor's degree. Training on the basis of the university campus will allow you to form a holistic system of views and position, find like-minded people and friends, and increase your own competitiveness in the world labor market.
Among the programs offered by the university:
- UAL FOUNDATION Diploma in Art and Design;
- UAL LEVEL 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Film, Animation and Media Production;
- UAL LEVEL 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Photography;
- UAL LEVEL 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Art and Design;
- UAL LEVEL 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Fashion and Textiles;
- UAL LEVEL 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice: Graphics, Illustration and Game Art.
Postgraduate study
- Age – 21 years old
- Duration – from 1 year
- The language of instruction is English.
Postgraduate programs are designed to provide an opportunity to explore and improve personal creative practices, allowing us to consider and critically reflect on the changes in culture, technology, economy and society that are shaping our tomorrow.
The Master's programme provides an intensive course of preparation in an academic, creative and personal way. The University emphasizes that it seeks to promote diversity, tolerance and dialogue in the study of the latest concepts of culture and society. Critical research based on practice is a basic element of the program aimed at international and national dialogue about the fate of art and humanity as a whole.
The University offers a number of degrees, including in the following areas:
- ceramics;
- engravings;
- jewelry;
- research activities;
- work with glass;
- creative education;
- fine arts;
- textile design;
- visual communications;
- craft and creative practices;
- entrepreneurship in the field of art;
- illustrations;
- drawing;
- painting;
- photographs.
Bachelor
- Age – from 18 years;
- Duration – from 3 years;
- The language of instruction is English.
Bachelor's degree programs of varying duration and intensity (from 3 years with continuous study to 6 years with part-time and enhanced degrees) offer students a holistic and diverse, independent education in relevant fields.
Among the degrees offered by the university are BA (standard and with honors):
- in the field of costume production;
- in the field of fashion design;
- photographs;
- creative technologies;
- fine arts;
- textile design;
- interior design and style;
- commercial photography;
- illustrations;
- fashion communication;
- graphic communications;
- museum business;
- in the field of animations and games;
- in the field of sound art;
- cinema;
- painting, drawing and engraving;
- in the field of handicraft and material practices;
+ UAL FOUNDATION Diploma in Art and Design.
Description of Art University Plymouth
- Year of foundation: 1856;
- Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom;
- Students age: 18+
- Number of students: more than 300;
- Language of instruction: English;
- Type of study: university.
The University of the Arts of Plymouth opened in 1856 and became the first specialized school of art and design in the city in particular and in this part of the country as a whole. The institution managed to preserve its independence, unique identity and ability to respond quickly and in a timely manner to the latest trends and fresh artistic trends. The campus is located in several locations in the city and nearby suburbs, but the beliefs that unite different schools have remained unchanged.
The most important role is given to the principle of social justice as a mechanism for influencing society and social mobility, as well as learning through creativity with the help of innovative ideas in pedagogy. That is why a good high-quality education serves as a catalyst for professional and cultural transformation.
Faculties and colleges
- School of Media and Arts,
- School of Design and Communications.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Rental housing is very affordable, and the proposed options for higher and secondary education have made the city very attractive for students - more than 40 thousand students and schoolchildren study in the agglomeration.
The university does not provide a hostel, but can offer its recommendations for finding a rental. The main suppliers are 2: Host and Cross House. Both are located within walking distance, a few minutes on foot or by public transport.
As a rule, first-year students prefer to live in dormitories for students: it is fun, safe and allows you to join the joys and difficulties of students without much difficulty. Dormitories are equipped with bathrooms, comfortable and spacious kitchens, dining rooms and living rooms, the rooms are equipped with modern furniture.
Studios and workshops with an area of more than 13,000 square meters are scattered over four buildings of the campus, equipped with the latest technology, designed to train several thousand students united in a closely knit community.
Advantages
- One of the oldest design and art schools in the UK and Europe;
- The richest equipment;
- Modern and diverse programs of various subjects, duration, intensity and level of training.
Facilities and equipment at Art University Plymouth
The university is located in Plymouth - a city that was in the top 5 safest cities in the UK, three hours from the capital of the country. This is a picturesque place characterized by untouched coastline and amazing rural landscapes. But do not assume that this is a remote province: here you can easily find hundreds of historical sites, dozens of national tourist trails, shops, cultural centers, museums, nightclubs.
A variety of resources are available to students at the university, from food and literature shops, a canteen to a variety of laboratories, including:
- Animation and game studios
The animation studio, equipped with both traditional and modern computer tools, allows you to realize even the most amazing concepts and characters. The university uses modern software from the Adobe studio.
- Multimedia Lab and Resource Center
A multidisciplinary multimedia complex allows students to use modern photographic and filming equipment, means for working with sound and video.
- Educational laboratory
It consists of several units equipped with modern and professional equipment for lectures, coworking and other formats to support academic and professional development.
- Laboratory of Materials Science
More than 20,000 different materials are presented in this laboratory complex. Students can get acquainted with the tactile sensations of interaction with certain materials, get an idea of their properties, manipulation with them.
- Digital Printing Laboratory
The Digital Printing Bureau offers students and teachers affordable and fast printing services – from copies of printed publications and reproductions to broadband printing, scanning, working with plastic, vinyl and other materials.
- Jewelry Design Studio
A full-featured space located on campus and equipped with all the necessary modern infrastructure for working with precious metals and stones.
- 3D workshop for working with wood and plastic
Along with advanced technologies for working with advanced materials, the university also pays tribute to traditional ways of working with plastic and wood.
- Textile studios
Equipped with 35-meter tables for drawing on fabric, a professional printer for printing Mimaki and other hardware resources.
- Drawing Studio
Laboratory room of a large area, with panoramic windows facing the north side, equipped for drawing from nature. 3 floors, more than 600 sq.m of windows.
- Laboratory of Tissues
Here, students gain information about materials and processes related to patterns and color, construction, and an understanding of material properties.
Admission dates and extra charges
Tuition fees must be paid in full prior to the start of the course or program.
The cost of living varies depending on individual circumstances and lifestyle. The recommended amount is 7,000-8,000 pounds per year to cover transportation costs, rental of real estate and utilities, food, clothing, books and teaching aids, pocket expenses.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
All students must demonstrate a good level of English language proficiency upon enrollment.
Courses and Pre-Degree:
- Duolingo – 85;
- Integrated Skills in English II (Level B2), minimum rating: reading: satisfactory, listening comprehension: satisfactory
- IELTS (level B2), minimum required score: overall IELTS score of 5.5 with minimum score in listening: 5.5, conversation: 5.5, reading: 5.5, writing: 5.5.
- LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) Minimum Required Score: Overall Score with Minimum Listening Score: 33/50, Reading: 33/50, Writing: 33/50, Speaking: 33/50
- PTE Academic (level B2), minimum required score: listening: 42, reading: 42, writing: 42, speaking: 42.
Undergraduate Requirements
- Duolingo Online is the required overall score of 95.
- Integrated Skills in English II (Level B2), minimum reading: satisfactory, listening comprehension: satisfactory;
- IELTS (level B2), minimum score: overall IELTS score 6.0 with minimum score – Listening comprehension: 5.5, Conversation: 5.5, Reading: 5.5, Writing: 5.5
- LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) Minimum Required Score: Overall High Score with Minimum Listening Score: 33/50, Reading: 33/50, Writing: 33/50, Speaking: 33/50
- PTE Academic (level B2), minimum required score: listening: 50, reading: 50, writing: 50, speaking: 50.
Requirements for postgraduate studies:
- Duolingo Online: Minimum overall score of 105.
- Integrated Skills in English II (Level B2), minimum score – reading: merit, listening: merit
- IELTS (level B2), the required score is the overall IELTS score of 6.5, the minimum score in listening: 6.0, speaking: 6.0, reading: 6.0, writing: 6.0
- ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) Minimum Score – Overall High Score with Minimum Listening Score: 33/50, Reading: 33/50, Writing: 33/50, Speaking: 33/50
- PTE Academic (level B2), minimum score – listening: 59, reading: 59, writing: 59, speaking: 59.
Scholarships Art University Plymouth
The university can offer various scholarships for expat students, provided that they meet the formal criteria of need and the presence of high academic results, special merits to the school, distinctions in the educational, sports, creative sphere.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
