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Get ready to infuse your holiday season with the unique charm of Plymouth! From mouth-watering Christmas menus to delightful outdoor activities and creative pursuits, we've got your holiday plans covered.

Plymouth Christmas City Guide

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Shelby Nolan-Hoare won the People’s Choice Award with her image titled ‘Doll’s House’

Commercial photography student wins prestigious British Photography Award

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Embrace the festive season and support local talent this Christmas by shopping our curated selection of creative treasures from a handful of talented students and graduates.

Christmas Gift Guide: Shop Our Students & Grads

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MA Erasmus Student Dorottya won the RGB Award at the Kreativ Design Awards

MA Erasmus student Dorottya Nagy wins at the Kreatív Design Awards

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Graduate Carly won the award at London’s Forging Futures showcase

MA Jewellery graduate hailed as a ‘Gemstone Geometry Guru’

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Your personal statement is an important part of your UCAS application, but it can be a daunting task to get started on, so we've pulled together a quick guide to help you create a personal statement that will stand out from the crowd.

Five steps to building a successful personal statement for your UCAS application

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If you're applying to study a full-time BA (Hons) or Extended BA degree at Arts University Plymouth, you will need to submit your application through UCAS. Read our step-by-step to complete your personal statement, references and education history.

Writing your UCAS Application

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A reference is part of your UCAS application required for applying to university.

Getting a UCAS reference

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Award-winner Katy Johnson graduated from Commercial Photography in 2023 with First Class Honours

International recognition for graduate photographer

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MA Fine Art student created an immersive sculptured installation celebrating the cinema’s history

Kelly Bryant revives the legacy of Paignton Picture House

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BA (Hons) and MA Textile Design academics, technicians and graduates share their expertise around natural dye materials and processes

Sold-out Textile Design natural dye workshops at The Box

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Head to Palace Court on Buckwell Street to buy original art and support local students aged 16 to 19

Young artists host pop-up Christmas market on 30 November in Plymouth city centre

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The festive season is upon us! Plymouth is lit up with Christmas lights and shopping for the big day is in full swing.

What's On in Plymouth - December 2023

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Interior Design alumna selected for annual showcase of trailblazers from the worlds of commercial interior design and architecture

Graduate Kate Bond wins Mix Interiors ‘30 under 30’

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RENSEP is working in partnership with Arts University Plymouth (AUP) to offer the first RENSEP Artist’s Award.

€10,000 RENSEP Award for New Contemporary Artwork

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The agency wins Best Female-Owned Social Media Agency for Southern England 2023

Alumna Emily Skinner’s Thirty Five Studio wins at the Global Business Awards

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2023 graduates Zoe O'Callaghan and Natalie Dunwell were shortlisted for their projects

Graphic Design graduates share success at Creative Conscience Awards

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Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Fieldsend-Danks accepted the award at Kindfest 2023

Arts University Plymouth wins Kindness in Education Award

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Professor Judith Noble will present a talk discussing the occult philosophies that were central to the work of Maya Deren and Kenneth Anger

‘An Occult Avantgarde’ – Professor Judith Noble to lecture on filmmakers Maya Deren and Kenneth Anger

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Student Stuart Morrissey creates a memorial sculpture and bench dedicated to the 29th Infantry Division

Plymouth’s ‘Mad Rider’ commemorates the 29th Infantry Division at Mount Edgcumbe

2023 Summer Shows work by Jasmine Bond

Tolerance, mutual respect and a culture of fairness were highlighted by new starters in Pre-Degree

Exceptional levels of satisfaction among new Pre-Degree students

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Craft and craft education in Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan appraised in the joint Crafting Futures project

British Council & Arts University Plymouth on the future of crafts in the South Caucasus

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From affordable living to cultural events, find out why Plymouth is a top city to live in as a student

Why Plymouth is the Perfect Place for Students

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There’s plenty to do in the run up to Christmas, so let the festivities begin!

What's On in Plymouth - November 2023

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The Mission Mammoth STEAMfest Awards evening hosted by Arts University Plymouth celebrated the best designs for creating a Mammoth House.

Best Design Winners announced for Mission Mammoth STEAMfest 2023

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Ezra collected his Arts University Plymouth graduation certificate on stage in Theatre Royal Plymouth nine months after losing the ability to walk

Brave fashion graduate Ezra Riley learns to walk again for emotional Graduation ceremony

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The exhibition by artist Jo Lathwood is showing in MIRROR at Arts University Plymouth until 15 December 2023.

'The Belief in Things Disappearing' at MIRROR: In Pictures

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Estates Steward Lou Fox curates the first dedicated exhibition for staff members from every area of Plymouth’s arts university

‘From Under the Bushel’ – Shining a light on artists from across Arts University Plymouth

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Awards celebrate Zara’s work to promote the benefits of foraging

Illustrator Zara McDermott wins Silver at the Creative Conscience Awards

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Arts University Plymouth won an overall rating of Silver, as well as gaining Silver ratings within Student Experience and Student Outcomes

Arts University Plymouth awarded Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework

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Reports from Research England and GuildHE recognise Arts University Plymouth’s regional impact through working with businesses, charities and communities

National Recognition for Knowledge Exchange at Arts University Plymouth

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Honours awarded at the arts university’s Class of 2023 Graduation ceremony

Arts University Plymouth awards Honorary Fellowships to artist George Shaw & Professor Penny Hay

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Decision-makers, politicians, academics and students from across the South West come together to celebrate the success of the Green Minds project

Celebrating nature-based solutions for cities at the Green Minds Conference

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The exhibition by artist Jo Lathwood comes to MIRROR at Arts University Plymouth from 5 October until 15 December 2023

Artist challenges herself to create exhibition that disappears in ‘The Belief in Things Disappearing’

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Megan Selway graduated from BA (Hons) Photography in 2023 with First Class Honours

Graduate shortlisted for the world’s longest-running photographic exhibition

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Graduating Masters students from Arts University Plymouth showcased a variety of exciting and dynamic postgraduate projects at the Masters Summer Show 2023.

Masters Summer Show 2023: In Pictures

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As the colder evenings and the darker mornings creep up on us, Plymouth’s thriving arts and culture scene continues on at full steam.

What's On in Plymouth - October 2023

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Join us in celebrating a new wave of talented filmmakers, designers and artists from Arts University Plymouth’s Class of 2023

Escape into another world – Filmmakers, animators and concept artists to watch from Arts University Plymouth

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13 recent creative graduates take up residency in the new creative business incubation space in Eat Work Art’s Light Studios

Graduate residents move into Arts University Plymouth’s Workroom at Light Studios

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Join us in celebrating a new wave of talented designers and illustrators from Arts University Plymouth’s Class of 2023

Bold illustrations and captivating design: Graphic Communication & Illustration’s Ones to Watch

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Join us as we spotlight the global talents who have blossomed from this nurturing ground, showcasing the boundless opportunities that await at Arts University Plymouth.

Cultivating Global Creativity: The international alumni of Arts University Plymouth

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The new academic year is starting and we hope you’re all excited to join us or come back to your studies after a fun-filled summer.

What's On in Plymouth - September 2023

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Artist Julie Ellis, a BA (Hons) Painting, Drawing & Printmaking alumna will be the subject of an upcoming exhibition at the Brownston Gallery in Modbury.

Celebrating 10 years of painting with alumna Julie Ellis

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Join us in celebrating a new wave of talented artists from Arts University Plymouth’s Class of 2023

Fine artists to watch from Arts University Plymouth

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Sasha studied BA (Hons) Illustration, graduating with a First Class Honours in 2014, and now works as a Graphic Designer in San Francisco.

From Art University Plymouth’s Illustration Course to Graphic Designer in the Golden State: Meet Sasha Seraia

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A new arts collective, mee. arts group, is set to unveil its first multimedia collaboration, Sitting with
the Darkness, by MA Ceramics student Jane McEwen and featuring a performance from former poet laureate, Thom Boulton

Sitting with the Darkness: Shedding light on childhood trauma through multimedia collaboration

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Second-year student Matthew Marshall won in the Single Image category for his photograph ‘Tinside Lido Prepares for Summer’

Commercial Photography student wins at EIZO Student Awards

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Extended Diploma students from Arts University Plymouth’s Pre-Degree & Sixth Form campus are celebrating as they receive the results of their qualifications.

Pre-Degree and Sixth Form Results Day celebrations

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Students have rated Arts University Plymouth above the national average in every category of the National Student Survey 2023, and as the highest scoring arts university in multiple categories

Arts University Plymouth excels again in the National Student Survey 2023

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Clearing can be a bit of a confusing process, so we've pulled together all your frequently asked questions to clear things up!

How to boss Clearing

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The exhibition will run from Friday 1 to 7 September at MIRROR in Arts University Plymouth and in Studio 11 on Regent Street, Plymouth

Arts University Plymouth’s Masters Summer Show 2023

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Join us in celebrating a new wave of talented designers from Arts University Plymouth’s Class of 2023

From holistic design to sustainable luxury - Interior Design & Styling and Textile Design Ones to Watch 2023

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Plymouth Arts Cinema (PAC) has been awarded £120,000 from the BFI National Lottery Audience Projects Fund

Plymouth Arts Cinema celebrates £120k BFI Audience Projects Fund Award

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Join us in celebrating a new wave of talented costume designers from Arts University Plymouth’s Class of 2023

From period accuracy to stage royalty – Costume Productions’s Ones to Watch 2023

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Students respond to Mount Edgcumbe's vast estate with innovative sculptures and artefacts

Art @ Edgcumbe - In Pictures

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As part of the ‘Beyond The Now’ project, GROW has been hosting virtual artists-in-residents from Syria. They invite you to participant in activities on Friday 11 August to explore and interact with their projects.

Sharing intangible heritage - a virtual residency, part of a ‘Create Syria’ project

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Join us in celebrating a new wave of talented artists, painters, photographers, filmmakers and designers from Arts University Plymouth’s Class of 2023

Emerging creators to watch – Arts University Plymouth’s Pre-Degree & Sixth Form Class of 2023

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Join us in celebrating a new wave of talented artists and painters from Arts University Plymouth’s Class of 2023

Tradition meets contemporary practice – Painters to watch from Arts University Plymouth

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Join us in celebrating a new wave of graduating BA Photography & BA Commercial Photography students from Arts University Plymouth

Photographers to watch from the Class of 2023

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As the new academic year creeps ever closer, here’s what you can do to make the most of the last of the summer months.