Welcome
Undergraduate - BA (Hons)
We're looking forward to welcoming you to join our vibrant, supportive and friendly student community at Arts University Plymouth, so you can see for yourself what our students enjoy about studying here.
<p>Your time at university is so much more than learning new skills and laying the groundwork for your creative career; it’s a chance to meet new people, expand your horizons, and create unforgettable moments.<br /></p>
“I wouldn’t change any of the decisions that led me here. I’m so glad that I quit my job in London and came back to the South West to study Fine Art at Arts University Plymouth. That was the best decision I’ve ever made.”
Molly Erin McCarthy, BA (Hons) Fine Art Graduate
Getting ready for September
<p>We’re really looking forward to welcoming you this September! To help you get prepared for starting your degree, here’s everything you need to know about enrolling, and beginning your journey with us.</p>
<p>The new term commences with <a href="https://www.artsuniplymsu.co.uk/event-list" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Freshers’ events </a>starting on <strong>Monday 14 September</strong>, followed by your <strong>Welcome Week</strong> starting with Registration on either <strong>Monday 21 September (Group 1) </strong>or<strong> Tuesday 22 September (Group 2)</strong>. Times and days for Registration vary depending on which course you are studying, so check the list below to see which group your course is in.</p>
<p>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. <strong>You will need to show a form of ID</strong> 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. An email with instructions on enrolment will be sent after A-Level results day, and instructions will also be added above. </p>
<p><strong>Please note</strong>, your timetable in Welcome Week will be different from your usual timetable.<br /></p>
<p>Group 1 includes the following courses: BA (Hons) Craft & Material Practices, CertHE Ceramics & Glass, Extended BA (all subjects), BA (Hons) Fine Art, BA (Hons) Painting, Drawing & Printmaking, BA (Hons) Photography, BA (Hons) Fashion Media & Marketing, BA (Hons) Film & Screen Arts, BA (Hons) Content Creation. The registration times and the Welcome Week timetable for each of these courses are as follows.</p>
<p><strong>Group 1 Registration Times - Monday 21 September 2026</strong></p>
<p>BA (Hons) Craft & Material Practices and CertHE Ceramics & Glass: 9am - 9.15am<br />Extended BA (all subjects): 9.15am - 9.30am<br />BA (Hons) Fine Art: 9:30am - 9.45am<br />BA (Hons) Painting, Drawing & Printmaking: 9.45am - 10.00am<br />BA (Hons) Photography: 10am - 10.15am<br />BA (Hons) Fashion Media & Marketing: 10.15am - 10.30am<br />BA (Hons) Film & Screen Arts: 10.30am - 10.45am<br />BA (Hons) Content Creation: 10.45am - 11am</p>
| Group 1 Welcome Week Timetable | |||
| 9am - 1pm | 1pm - 2pm | 2pm - 5pm | |
| Monday 21 September | Registration | Lunch | Subject time |
| Tuesday 22 September | No scheduled activities | ||
| Wednesday 23 September | Subject time (city trip) | Lunch | Subject time (city trip) |
| Thursday 24 September | Students' Union activities | Lunch | Students' Union activities |
| Friday 25 September | Students' Union activities | Lunch | Students' Union activities |
<p>Group 2 includes the following courses: BA (Hons) Game Arts & Animation, BA (Hons) Graphic Design, BA (Hons) Illustration, BA (Hons) Costume Production, BA (Hons) Fashion Design, BA (Hons) Interior Design & Styling, and BA (Hons) Textile Design. The registration times and the Welcome Week timetable for each of these courses are as follows.</p>
<p><strong>Group 2 Registration Times - Tuesday 22 September 2026</strong></p>
<p>BA (Hons) Game Arts & Animation: 9am - 9.30am<br />BA (Hons) Graphic Design: 9.30am - 9.45am<br />BA (Hons) Illustration: 9.45am - 10.15am<br />BA (Hons) Costume Production: 10.15am - 10.30am<br />BA (Hons) Fashion Design: 10.30am - 10.45am<br />BA (Hons) Interior Design & Styling, 10.45am - 11.15am<br />BA (Hons) Textile Design: 11.15am - 11.30am</p>
| Group 2 Welcome Week Timetable | |||
| 9am - 1pm | 1pm - 2pm | 2pm - 5pm | |
| Monday 21 September | No scheduled activities | ||
| Tuesday 22 September | Registration/subject time | Lunch | Subject time |
| Wednesday 23 September | Subject time (city trip) | Lunch | Subject time (city trip) |
| Thursday 24 September | Students' Union activities | Lunch | Students' Union activities |
| Friday 25 September | Students' Union activities | Lunch | Students' Union activities |
<p>COMING SOON</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>Find out more about the tools and academic resources you can access as an Undergraduate student at our Tavistock Place campus.</p>
<p>Artway are a provider of art materials, technical drawing equipment and other creative supplies, and they have collaborated with Arts University Plymouth to create customised starter packs of supplies, tailored to our Undergraduate courses. You can now purchase a curated starter pack that gives you everything you need to get creative on your degree, which will be specially discounted specifically for Arts University Plymouth students.* </p>
<p>You can purchase this in advance, and it will be delivered directly to Arts University Plymouth, ready for you to collect during Welcome Week. If you don't get the chance to order your kit in advance, don't worry - more will be available to purchase once you arrive on campus.</p>
<p>Kits cost between £30 and £119, depending on your course, and you will receive a curated pack of materials and supplies, approved by your Course Leader, that will give you everything you need with a massive discount.</p>
<p>If you can't see your course below, there's no cause for concern. Although Artway stock an extensive selection of materials, there are some specific items that they do not stock. If your course is not listed below, then the team on your course will be in contact with you to let you know what you need, and the best place to order it.</p>
<p>The deadline for ordering kits is 0:01 on Wednesday 9 September. To order your kit, click below and follow the instructions on the page.</p>
<p>*Please note that the university will earn a small commission from the sale of each discounted kit to cover handling and administration.</p>
<p>Although Artway stock an extensive selection of materials, not all courses have starter kits set up. Students joining us on courses not mentioned above should check here to see if there are any recommended materials you should make sure you have before the start of your course in September.</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>COMING SOON</p>
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to the creative community at Arts University Plymouth. We are delighted you have chosen to study with us and look forward to working with you.</p>
<p dir="ltr">There are lots of ways you can stay in touch with your creativity over the summer - why not have a look at our launchpad for creative inspiration below. (<strong>Password: AUP</strong>)<br /></p>
<p dir="ltr">If you are out and about over the summer, making creative work, taking photographs, or visiting exhibitions and events, we would love to see what you have been up to. You can share your work and ideas on social media with us using the hashtag <strong>#KeepCreating </strong>and by tagging us <strong>@artsuniplym</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">Don’t worry! You won’t be assessed on <em>any</em> of this as part of your degree, we just wanted to start sharing some inspirational resources with you as you start your journey with us.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong><strong>Please note, the password for the Padlet is AUP, and this works best viewed on desktop browsers.</strong></strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong><strong><a href="https://padlet.com/artsuniversityplymouth/arts-university-plymouth-launchpad-j9rlrzd1uz91cal3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here to see our Padlet.</a></strong></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 <a href="mailto:studentsupport@aup.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">studentsupport@aup.ac.uk </a>if you’d like any 1-1 help completing the enrolment process.</p>
<p>A: You need to be enrolled by <strong>Thursday 17 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>