Fees, Finance & Funding

<p dir="ltr">Tuition Fees for EU and international students are detailed below, and are listed in Pound Sterling (£).</p> <p dir="ltr">International applicants who need to apply for a Student Visa are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of <strong>£2,000</strong> prior to the issuing of a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) by Arts University Plymouth - a CAS will not be issued before this payment is received.</p> <p dir="ltr">Upon enrolment at the commencement of the academic year, students will then be required to pay the remaining balance of their tuition fees. Please be aware that these fees need to be paid in full upon enrolment - we are unable to accept partial payments, or to arrange payment plans.</p> <p dir="ltr">We pride ourselves in being committed to offering students accessible and affordable quality programmes. Please note, fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.</p> <p dir="ltr">(Fees detailed exclude costs for international students who need a pre-sessional English course and ongoing in-year English language support.)<br /></p>

<p>Our Finance team will contact you advising when and how to pay your Tuition Fees. Please look out for an email from them.<br /><br />You will be able to pay by card or via bank transfer online.</p>

<p>There are two rates of fee: one is for students who are ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom and who meet the necessary criteria, and one is for students who are ordinarily resident in overseas countries and/or do not meet the necessary immigration criteria. All applications will be fee assessed and you will be contacted if any further information is required to establish your fee status.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Arts University Plymouth offers a range of scholarships to international applicants entering their first year of study at the university. These awards aim to support applicants with the costs of international study, by way of a fee reduction.</p> <p dir="ltr">International applicants may be eligible to be considered for the below awards:<br /></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Creative Scholarships</strong><br /></p> <p dir="ltr">Our Arts University Plymouth Creative Scholarships are awarded on merit via a panel, and are applied to students entering the first year of study of either an Undergraduate or Postgraduate course. Applicants will need to meet benchmarks for excellence of portfolio and demonstrate a commitment to study. Creative Scholarships are awarded up to a maximum of £2,000.<br /><br />Applicants to <strong>Undergraduate </strong>and <strong>Postgraduate </strong>courses who have submitted a portfolio will be automatically eligible for a Creative Scholarship, and successful applicants will be contacted directly if they meet the criteria to receive an award.<br /><br /></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Pro-Vice-Chancellor’s Arts University Plymouth Creative Excellence Award</strong></p> <p>The Pro-Vice-Chancellor’s Arts University Plymouth Creative Excellence Award is a £2,500 award applied to a student entering the first year of a full-time BA (Hons) Undergraduate degree, awarded on a competitive basis by application with selection at the discretion of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor. There are two of these awards available.<br /><br />To apply for this bursary <a href="https://forms.gle/EC86irR9z1uysjPG9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>please complete this form</strong></a>, providing all requested information including a written statement (no more than 500 words) detailing why you think you should be considered for the role, and explaining how these funds could support you in your studies/creative practice. Please note that you <strong><u>must</u></strong> have submitted a portfolio for review before applying.</p> <p dir="ltr"></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Vice-Chancellor’s Arts University Plymouth Excellence Award</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The Vice-Chancellor’s Arts University Plymouth Excellence Award is a £3,500 award applied to a student entering a full time 1 year MA programme, awarded on a competitive basis by application and panel selection.</p> <p>To apply for this bursary <a href="https://forms.gle/JsxnFGbot62LjQScA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>please complete this form</strong></a>, providing all requested information including a written statement (no more than 500 words) detailing why you think you should be considered for the role, and explaining how these funds could support you in your studies/creative practice. Please note that you <strong><u>must</u></strong> have submitted a portfolio for review before applying.</p> <p dir="ltr"></p> <p dir="ltr">To be eligible for any of the above awards, you will need to have submitted an application, portfolio and any other requested information (i.e. English Language qualifications) by <strong>25 February 2026</strong>.<br /><br />If you have any questions regarding eligibility for these awards, please email <strong><a href="mailto:international@aup.ac.uk">international@aup.ac.uk</a></strong></p>