Welcome
Postgraduate
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
Getting ready for September
<p>To get you ready for joining us in September, we recommend you browse through all the information below.<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>If you have not used the Microsoft Authenticator App before, you may need to follow these more detailed instructions -<a href="https://aup.lon1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/files/Welcome-Site/2026/Arts-University-Plymouth-Step-by-Step-Guide-Activate-AUP-Email-and-Setup-Multi-Factor-Authentication-Microsoft.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong> click to view the PDF</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Your student reference number is in your enrolment email, if you haven't had your enrolment email please contact us by emailing <a href="mailto:admissions@aup.ac.uk">admissions@aup.ac.uk</a>, calling +44 (0)1752 203434, or messaging us via WhatsApp +44 (0)7722 744184.</p>
<ol><li>Open a private/incognito browser window.</li><li>Go to <a href="http://webmail.aup.ac.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">webmail.aup.ac.uk</a>.</li><li>Enter your <strong>username</strong>: First initial of your first name, first initial of your surname, followed by your student reference number and then @aup.ac.uk.<ul><li>Example: If your name is <strong>Alex Smith</strong> and your ref number is <strong>12345678</strong>, your username is <strong>AS12345678@aup.ac.uk</strong></li></ul></li><li>Enter your <strong>password</strong>: Same two initials, a full stop, and your date of birth (DDMMYYYY).<ul><li>Example: <strong>AS.01012001</strong></li></ul></li><li>Authentication - Once approved you will next be asked to set up your 2-factor authentication – you will need to have installed the <a href="https://aup.lon1.digitaloceanspaces.com/production/files/Welcome-Site/2026/Arts-University-Plymouth-Step-by-Step-Guide-Activate-AUP-Email-and-Setup-Multi-Factor-Authentication-Microsoft.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Microsoft Authenticator</a> on your mobile device.</li></ol>
<p><strong>Please note: If you have studied with us before, use your existing password</strong></p>
<p>Once your account is active, you’ll get an email in your university email account with instructions to complete your online enrolment.</p>
<p>You’ll need:</p><ul><li>A profile photo (for your student ID card)</li><li>Your National Insurance number</li></ul>
<p>Click the link in the email, complete the sections, and don’t forget to hit <strong>submit</strong> at the end.</p>
<p>When you login in your account you will need to use the same user name as step 3 above but <strong>OMIT</strong> the @<a href="http://aup.ac.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">aup.ac.uk</a> I.e. <strong>AS12345678</strong></p>
<p><strong>Deadline to enrol: Thursday 24 September</strong><br /></p>
<ul><li><strong>Haven’t received your enrolment email?</strong><br />Email: <a>admissions@aup.ac.uk</a><br />Call: +44 (0)1752 203434<br />WhatsApp: +44 (0)7722 744184<br /><br /></li><li><strong>Trouble logging in?</strong><br />Contact our IT Help Desk:<br />Call: +44 (0)1752 203449<br />Email: <a>ithelpdesk@aup.ac.uk</a></li></ul>
<p>The new term commences with Freshers’ events starting on <strong>M</strong><strong>onday 14 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 28 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. Instructions will have been sent to you by email. The deadline for enrolling online is 24 September.</p>
<p>The following information shows what you will be doing during your Welcome Week, starting on Monday 28 September 2026.</p>
| Time | Activity | Location | |
| Mon 28 Sept | 9am - 10am | You will be greeted by members of staff and given your ID card. You will then be taken to the cinema where you will meet staff who teach on your course. | Meet at 9am in main Reception of Arts University Plymouth |
| 10am - 11am | Welcome Talk An introduction to your course in the Cinema with Stephanie Owens, Jason Hirons and Becky Dodman Wainwright. | Plymouth Arts Cinema (room T0.34) main campus of Arts University Plymouth | |
| 11am - 12pm | Campus Tour | Meet in main Reception of Arts University Plymouth | |
| 12pm - 12:30pm | IT induction | Plymouth Arts Cinema (room T0.34) main campus of Arts University Plymouth | |
| 12:30pm - 1pm | TBC | TBC | |
| 1pm - 2pm | Lunch break | ||
| 2pm - 4.30pm | Summer Task 1 & 2: Discussions on the "Brilliance" article, the Tim Ingold Article and setting your intention for the MA. | Library (main campus of Arts University Plymouth, Tavistock Place) and Postgrad Centre (44 Regent Street) | |
| Tues 29 Sept | No scheduled events for Postgraduate students | ||
| Weds 30 Sept | 10am - 11am | Library and Academic Skills - Full Time students | Library |
| 11am - 12pm | Library and Academic Skills - Part Time students | Library | |
| 12pm - 1pm | Digital Education - Google Academy & Postgraduate Programme introduction | Plymouth Arts Cinema (room T0.34) main campus of Arts University Plymouth | |
| 1pm - 2pm | Lunch Meet & Greet - Subject Tutors | Postgraduate Centre | |
| 2pm - 3pm | Workshop demonstrations and Technical Resource Manager talk | Postgraduate Centre | |
| Thurs 1 Oct | No scheduled events for Postgraduate students | ||
| Fri 2 Oct | No scheduled events for Postgraduate students | ||
<p>COMING SOON</p>
<p dir="ltr">We have created two small preparatory tasks for you to complete to introduce and explore some of the key themes that you will encounter on your MA programme. These tasks will be discussed and shared as part of the induction sessions on the Monday of Welcome Week (28 September 2026). </p>
<p dir="ltr">These activities are intended to prepare you to think about your creative practice as a postgraduate research project. See it as a warm up that will allow you to hit the ground running when you start the course. It will also give you a taster in how seminars are run and your research shared amongst your peers. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Click the link below to download a PDF or <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cxrqxU1glKJsCxhJE0CZ5gtoibxvvZlKnHWKsfrC6KQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">click here to see the google doc version</a>.<br /></p>
<p>We offer studio spaces across the Postgraduate Centre and in our Craft, Photography, Illustration, and Graphic Design studios. If you’d like a space to explore and develop your practice, please complete the <strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSCOFlXdC2H7cFGwf6JbXcR3SdEMAHvEI3NZ38u2xyj1ROog/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">studio request form</a></strong>.</p>
<p>See below for information on essential services, dates and all the details you need to know before you arrive in September. </p>
<p>A time-limited MenB vaccine offer is available now for eligible young people, including those who will be starting university as undergraduates or moving into residential further education settings for the first time in autumn 2026.</p>
<p>The MenB vaccine programme is available across all four nations of the UK. If you are in <a href="https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/meningococcal-b-menb-vaccine-for-young-people/who-can-get-the-meningococcal-b-menb-vaccine-for-young-people" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scotland</a>, <a href="https://phw.nhs.wales/knowledge-article/menb-vaccine-for-young-people/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wales</a> or <a href="https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-minister-announces-men-b-vaccination-programme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Northern Ireland</a>, please check the official guidance from Public Health Scotland, Public Health Wales or the Public Health Agency (Northern Ireland) for advice on how to access the vaccine in your area.</p>
<p><strong>How to get the vaccine</strong></p>
<p>The information below applies to England. If you are in <a href="https://www.nhsinform.scot/healthy-living/immunisation/meningococcal-b-menb-vaccine-for-young-people/who-can-get-the-meningococcal-b-menb-vaccine-for-young-people" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Scotland</a>, <a href="https://phw.nhs.wales/knowledge-article/menb-vaccine-for-young-people/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wales</a> or <a href="https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-minister-announces-men-b-vaccination-programme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Northern Ireland</a>, please refer to guidance from your local public health authority.</p>
<p>How you’ll get your MenB vaccine depends on which eligible group you are in.</p><ul><li>If you are <strong>17 or 18 years old</strong> and were born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008, you can <a href="http://www.nhs.uk/book-menb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">book online</a> now. First dose appointments begin from 20 July 2026. You must be registered with a GP surgery in England.<br /></li><li>If you are <strong>under 25, born on or after 21 July 2001 </strong>and for the first time this autumn you are starting university or starting at some further education colleges as a residential student, you can <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-walkin-menb-vaccinations-for-young-people/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">get a MenB vaccine at a participating pharmacy</a> from 20 July. This includes international students, students from Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, and those travelling abroad to study. You do <strong>not </strong>need to be registered with a GP surgery to use this service.</li></ul>
<p>Find out more about the tools and academic resources you can access as an Postgraduate student at our Tavistock Place campus.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://sites.google.com/aup.ac.uk/student-portal/home?authuser=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Student Portal</strong></a> is home to all of Arts University Plymouth’s online resources for students.<br /></p>
<p dir="ltr">The content is organised into easy to navigate sections, such as the Library, Student Support and Registry. Each section has a description so you know where to go for the information you need.<br /></p>
<p dir="ltr">Most students access the Student Portal using the Student Login button near the bottom right of the website. You cannot access the Student Portal until you have fully completed your enrolment. If you think that you have completed your enrolment, but you still can’t access the Student Portal, please email <a href="mailto:enquiries@aup.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>enquiries@aup.ac.uk</strong></a></p>
<p>MyAUP is our campus app, which pulls together all the data and information held across the separate systems at AUP and presents in one easy to use place.</p>
<p>It allows you to see a bespoke selection of news, information and updates, tailored specifically to your level of study.</p>
<p>MyAUP gives you the ability to manage your academic life by having access to all relevant information at any given time, from any location. The app is designed to reduce the number of emails you are sent and also allows efficient delivery of urgent updates, i.e. campus closures or weather warnings.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Download it for free for your mobile or tablet, from:<br /></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.apple.com/uk/app-store/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">App Store</a> (Apple version)</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps?gl=GB&utm_source=emea_Med&utm_medium=hasem&utm_content=Oct2020&utm_campaign=Evergreen&pcampaignid=MKT-EDR-emea-gb-1001280-Med-hasem-ap-Evergreen-Oct2020-Text_Search_SKWS%7CONSEM_kwid_43700007011863914&gclid=Cj0KCQjw94WZBhDtARIsAKxWG--sSZA96IQVrWgQlOzRjxE6KQAzz1_t3QB4uxeAz8TeLOLopzPLCaYaAtnHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Google Play</a> (Android version)</p></li></ul>
<p>Or, if you don’t have a smartphone, you can visit the <a href="https://aup.myday.cloud/dashboard/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">browser version of MyAUP</a> on a computer.</p>
<p><strong>Please note:</strong> you won't be able to access MyAUP until you have fully completed your enrolment and our IT teams have ensured that all new students are added to the correct user groups, so please don't worry if you can't access our campus app straight away. If you need any help with enrolment, please please email <strong><a href="mailto:enquiries@aup.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">enquiries@aup.ac.uk</a></strong></p>
<p>Please see your Welcome Letter below as a PDF or linked <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yBLOrjzl8SwioIoekFoZ-J1E7u4PbHVb/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100006901330781883173&rtpof=true&sd=true" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here as a google doc</a>.</p>
<p>You have already been sent this in the post, but a copy is added here in case you don't have your printed copy. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us by emailing <strong><a href="mailto:hello@pca.ac.uk">hello@aup.ac.uk</a></strong>, calling <strong>01752 203434</strong> or messaging us on <strong>WhatsApp</strong> <strong>07722 744184.</strong></p>
<p>Find out about life at our independent arts university from the people who know us best — our real students. From finding the best cafes in Plymouth to course content and employability, our approachable student ambassadors are available to answer your questions on live chat.</p>
<p>A: It’s best if you use an incognito/private window on a laptop or desktop to log in to your university gmail account, especially if you have a personal gmail account. Go to your browser settings or tools (to the right of the address bar) and click on the new incognito/private window option. This will open a private browsing web page which you should be able to log in on. If you have any additional issues, please contact our <strong>IT Help Desk </strong>on <strong>+44 (0)1752 203 449</strong> or email <a href="mailto:ithelpdesk@aup.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ithelpdesk@aup.ac.uk</a>.</p>
<p>A: Please check your university inbox for an email from AUP’s registry team. This will contain a link to complete your enrolment. You will need a <strong>profile photo for your student card</strong> and national insurance number at the ready.</p>
<p>A: Please contact <a href="mailto:mis@aup.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mis@aup.ac.uk</a> if you have any issues enrolling and they will be able to assist you.</p>
<p>A: Please contact studentsupport@aup.ac.uk if you’d like any 1-1 help completing the enrolment process.</p>
<p>A: You need to be enrolled by <strong>Thursday 24 September</strong> to be able to access our systems on your first day, so you can keep trying on your WIFI. Or we recommend visiting your local library to access your university account and enrol. If you live locally in Plymouth, you can also drop into Arts University Plymouth and we will help in-person. The campus is open <strong>Monday - Friday from 8.30am - 6pm over the summer.</strong></p>
<p>Our Terms & 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/1qXAMrnkqnmA8FdZqiUhxlCzA3IFWPKLKCV5JT5hagh0/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>