Mary Trapp 3
Welcome

Postgraduate - MA/MFA


We're looking forward to welcoming you to join our vibrant, supportive and friendly student community at Arts University Plymouth.

“A university with art at its heart and problem-solving in its veins. Every person who works in the university has an experience, understanding and, or love for the creative arts. The resources and technicians are second to none and being a smaller university experience allows for a great atmosphere and all access for all students, regardless of discipline or capacity.”
Caroline Pedler, MA Illustration Subject Tutor
<p>Our Postgraduate Centre is located in <strong>Studio 44</strong>, a few minutes' walk from Arts University Plymouth’s Tavistock Place site. It houses two flexible teaching, study and display spaces dedicated to the use of postgraduate students.</p> <p>Teaching on MA programmes takes place at the Postgraduate Centre and across the Arts University Plymouth campus, where MA students engage with our technical facilities and areas of expertise relevant to their practice.<br /></p>
<p>There are two key steps you need to complete ahead of joining your course here at Arts University Plymouth. The first step is to activate your online account, and then the second step is to enrol online. Please follow the instructions below.</p> <p>Your student reference number is in your enrolment email, if you haven't had your enrolment email please contact us:<br /><br />Email <a href="mailto:admissions@aup.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">admissions@aup.ac.uk</a>, call +44 (0)1752 203434 or message us via WhatsApp +44 (0)7722 744184.<br /></p> <p><strong>First Step:</strong></p> <p>To activate your online account, you need to set up your username and password. Your login details are as follows:</p><ol><li>Open an incognito window or private window in your browser and then go to webmail.aup.ac.uk.</li><li>Enter your username - First initial of your first name, first initial of your surname and your student reference number (see above).</li><li>Enter your password - First initial of your first name, first initial of your surname, a full stop and your date of birth. (If you are a returning student with us, use your existing password.)</li></ol> <p>E.g. if your name is Alex Smith, your date of birth is 01/01/2001, and your student reference number is 12345678; your username would be AS12345678 and your password would be AS.01012001</p> <p><strong>Second Step:</strong></p><ol><li>You will receive an email in your university email account with instructions on accessing and completing your online enrolment.</li><li>Click the link in the email and complete your enrolment. You will need a profile photo for your student card and National Insurance number at the ready.</li><li>Remember to click submit once you have completed all of the sections!</li></ol> <p>You must complete this process by Wednesday 20th September.</p> <p>If you have any problems with logging in to your account, please contact our IT Help Desk on +44 (0)1752 203 449 or email <a href="mailto:ithelpdesk@aup.ac.uk">ithelpdesk@aup.ac.uk</a>.</p>

Getting ready for September

<p>To get you ready for joining us in the Autumn, we recommend you check out all the information about starting with us below.<br /></p>
<p>The new term commences with Freshers’ events starting on <strong>M</strong><strong>onday 9 September,</strong> which you are welcome to join if you would like to meet other students or become more familiar with our campus, followed by your <strong>Welcome Week</strong> starting with Postgraduate Registration on <strong>M</strong><strong>onday 23 September.</strong><br /><br />On arrival you will be given your ID card and lanyard, which allows you access to the campus, to take out books from the library, pay for printing and so on. You will need to show a form of ID in order for your card to be issued (a utility bill, bank statement, driving license, or passport).<br /><br />You should have enrolled online before you arrive at university, you can see instructions on enrolling <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/welcome/postgraduate#enrolment-information">above</a>.</p><table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td><strong>Time</strong></td><td><strong>Activity</strong></td><td><strong>Location</strong></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="6" colspan="1"><strong>Mon 23 Sept</strong></td><td>09:00 - 10:00</td><td><p dir="ltr">You will be greeted by members of staff and given your<br /></p> <p dir="ltr">ID card. You will then be taken to the cinema where you will meet staff who teach on your course.</p></td><td>Arrive at 09:00 at the front of the Arts University Plymouth Campus, Arts University Plymouth, Tavistock Place, PL4 8AT</td></tr><tr><td>10:00 - 11:00</td><td><p dir="ltr"><strong>Welcome Talk </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">An introduction to your course in The Cinema. Stephanie Owens &amp; Tom Milnes.</p></td><td>T0.34 - Plymouth Arts Cinema (main campus of Arts University Plymouth, Tavistock Place, PL4 8AT)</td></tr><tr><td>11:00 - 12:00</td><td><strong>Campus Tour (Reception)</strong></td><td>Meet in Main reception of Arts University Plymouth</td></tr><tr><td>12:00 - 13:00</td><td><strong>IT induction</strong></td><td>T0.34 - Plymouth Arts Cinema (main campus of Arts University Plymouth, Tavistock Place, PL4 8AT)</td></tr><tr><td>13:00 - 14:00</td><td><strong>Lunch</strong></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>14:00 - 16:30</td><td><strong>Summer Task 1:</strong> discuss <a href="http://field-journal.com/issue-11/anthropology-between-art-and-science-an-essay-on-the-meaning-of-research" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Tim Ingold Article</strong></a> + setting your intention for the MA</td><td>T0.34 - Plymouth Arts Cinema (main campus of Arts University Plymouth, Tavistock Place, PL4 8AT)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tues 24 Sept</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">No scheduled events for Postgraduate students</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="7" colspan="1"><strong>Weds 25 Sept</strong></td><td>10:00 - 11:00</td><td>Library and Academic Skills group A</td><td>Library (main campus of Arts University Plymouth, Tavistock Place, PL4 8AT)</td></tr><tr><td>11:00 - 12:00</td><td>Library and Academic Skills group B</td><td>Library (main campus of Arts University Plymouth, Tavistock Place, PL4 8AT)</td></tr><tr><td>12:00 - 12:30</td><td>Digital Education - Google Academy &amp; PG Programme introduction<strong><br /></strong></td><td>T0.34 - Plymouth Arts Cinema</td></tr><tr><td>12:45 - 13:00</td><td>Students' Union talk</td><td>T0.34 - Plymouth Arts Cinema</td></tr><tr><td>13:00 - 14:00</td><td>Students' Union Lunch &amp; Greeting</td><td>Students' Union (main campus of Arts University Plymouth, Tavistock Place, PL4 8AT)</td></tr><tr><td>14:00 - 15:00</td><td>Workshop demonstrations and Technical Resource Manager talk</td><td>Students' Union</td></tr><tr><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thurs 26 Sept</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">No scheduled events for Postgraduate students</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri 27 Sept</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">No scheduled events for Postgraduate students</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<p>Our Terms &amp; Conditions for Higher Education students – which set out the basis of the agreement between us when you accept a place with us – can be viewed <strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qcsuegVnJhalPJS7o-9FI8U95ykyEGqywg5HN5Uhwkw/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a> </strong>as a google doc, or downloaded below as a PDF. These make reference to our <a href="https://pca.objects.frb.io/production/files/Registry/AUP-Academic-Regulations-2023-2024.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Academic Regulations</a> and our <a href="https://aup.lon1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/files/Registry/Student-Code-of-Conduct.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Code of Conduct</a> for students. <br /></p> <p>If you require copies of any of the documentation referenced within the Regulations please contact the Registry team on <a href="mailto:registry@aup.ac.uk">registry@aup.ac.uk</a>.</p>