Uni of Plymouth - FAQs
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Will I be able to get a part-time job whilst I'm studying?
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Is it possible to find out who my flatmates are before I move in?
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What is the price of textbooks?
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What is Plymouth like as a city?
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I've had my interview; when will I hear back?
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Which halls should I choose?
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How much should I budget for Freshers' week?
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Who’s interested in studying at Plymouth from 2024?! Have you got any burning questions or things you want to know? Drop us a a reply and I’ll do my best to answer any queries you might have about life in Britain’s Ocean City!
For now though, maybe I’ll be able to answer a few of your questions with our FAQ below!
Q: “I’m nervous about meeting new people as none of my friends are going to Plymouth, will I struggle to fit in?”
A: The university and its Student Union (UPSU) gives students a variety of opportunities to get stuck in and meet new people, whether that’s through Fresher’s events, club nights, activity days, sports events, inflatable nights, workshops and more! You’ll be sure to find your new like-minded Plymouth family through our clubs and societies, with a wide selection to choose from based on your interests, your course, and through your halls of residence/accommodation!
Q: “What’s Plymouth like as a city? Does it have everything a student could need?”
A: Plymouth is a fantastic city! I think it has a great blend of great shops, restaurants and entertainment, whilst giving students access to some amazing outdoor spaces including Dartmoor, Central Park, some gorgeous local beaches and, of course, Britain’s first National Marine Park! So there really is something for everyone! Our campus is at the heart of the city centre so many shops, bars, cafés or venues you’re wanting to visit are never more than a 5-15 minute walk away which is super convenient!
Q: “Can I take my car to Plymouth? How will I get around the city?”
A: The university’s parking spaces are limited and only available for those with a blue badge. If you’re looking to bring a car down, I’d personally recommend checking various websites to see if you can rent a parking space in the local area or through the council’s car parks for a monthly/annual pass, however Plymouth has great public transport and everything is really close together so even better if you make the most of this! I’ve found I haven’t needed a car whatsoever here at the university and the city’s rental e-bikes, buses and trains make accessing further-afield easy. Meanwhile, most spots I want to visit in the city are close by and only a 5-15 minute walk from the campus itself so I find it’s a really accessible city to get around!
Q: “Where do most students live for their first and second years?”
A: In first year, Plymouth offers a guaranteed space in our halls of residence or an accredited provider to all those making us their first choice by a certain deadline (check our accommodation website for more info!) so many students will opt for university-run halls of residence. However there are also many private halls and alternative options throughout the city. If you’re unsure, contact the accommodation team that will happy to help with any queries! In your second year, most students will move into either private halls, like I personally have, or shared houses with a group of other students, but there is plenty of support available from local estate agents, websites and providers, so don’t worry as there are plenty of options out there. I would recommend looking as early as possible as accommodation will start to fill up in the start of the new year, but there are plenty of spaces across various accommodation within the city to find the right new home for you.
If you have any other questions that you’d like answering, reply with your queries below and we’ll respond with the best answers we can! The chances are, most students will be wondering the same thing so there’s no such thing as a silly question!
- Alfie, University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Rep
Does anyone have any questions or anything they want to know about the university, city, campus, or anything in general? Let us know as I'm sure many others are wondering the same thing as you are!
- Alfie, University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Rep
Q) When is the next Open Day?
A) Our next undergraduate open day is on the 18th November! Here you'll be able to grab a pasty and learn more about your course, the campus, facilities, and speak to both students and staff. We'll also be holding offer holder days in the new year so keep an eye out for those as they're great to learn more detail about your course of choice and get involved with more hands-on activities/workshops!
Q) What is the city like?
A) One of the main reasons I chose Plymouth was because of its great city! I always say there is the perfect mix of city-life (with all the student shops, restaurants, and venues you'd need just minutes away) and nature (with the National Marine Park and Dartmoor right on Plymouth's doorstep)! Everything I ever need is within walking distance and it's a very accessible city overall with a vibrant night-life and student-friendly atmosphere.
Q) What facilities does the uni have to support me?
A) The university has a dedicated Student Hub in the library, open every week day (with the library open 24/7) to support you with your career, student wellbeing, finances, and more. The library itself is a fantastic facility with plenty of resources and spaces to support your learning and independent study. We also have a number of teams to specifically support those who are interested in placements or who need additional support, as well as an SU with student and staff reps happy to support you with anything you might have going on within/outside the university.
Q) Who can I ask for help with any more questions I have?
A) We have lots of people who are happy to answer your questions! As a student rep here on TSR, I'm always around to answer any queries you might have, but we also have more students from most subjects and staff on our Unibuddy platform! Here you can ask more specific questions about your course and learn more honest opinions about the student experience here in Plymouth. We also have a number of university contacts you can find here.
Good luck with your applications and we hope to see you here in Britain's Ocean City next year! 🙂
-Alfie, University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Rep
Hope you're having a good week! 😀
If you're applying to Plymouth to study with us in 2024, let me know what questions you have about the university/city or what you'd like to know more about in general? Also drop your course down below too- it'd be great to see what people are interested in studying! 🙂
-Alfie, University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Rep
If you have any questions on your mind, feel free to drop them below in the thread and I'll do my best to answer them! 😀 I'm always happy to answer any questions about Plymouth, either the university or city/student life in general!
We also have lots of students studying a variety of courses on Unibuddy so they are also always available to chat to for more information about your course or Plymouth in general! 🙂
Happy new year!
-Alfie, University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Ambassador
The UCAS deadline for many courses is soon approaching, so I thought it would be useful to share some FAQ's for potential 2024 Plymouth students!
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I've still not visited the university! Is there still time?!
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I have some specific questions about the course, such as how to prepare or what to expect... Who can I ask?
We have our very friendly course reps available to chat to on Unibuddy! They're available to answer any specific course-related questions you might have or just to simply chat about Plymouth in general and what to expect from your university experience from a student's perspective.
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I'm not sure I'm ready to start university just yet... Can I defer my place?
Plymouth allows deferred entry for standard courses. You can do so via UCAS when applying, but if you have already made an application or are studying health/education courses, please contact the Admissions team at [email protected].
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How do I apply for student finance or find out more about funding my degree/living costs?
Check out our website for more information on how to apply for student loans and what you can expect to receive from them to support you in funding your university experience.
Have you got any more questions or notice anything I missed? Feel free to reach out and ask anything you'd like to know about studying at Plymouth, or just let us know what course you're hoping to study! 😀 We always have our friendly Unibuddy reps on hand to chat to you, as well as our admissions team at [email protected] for related enquiries.
Best of luck!
-Alfie, University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Ambassador
Now that the UCAS deadline has passed, it's time to start thinking about your choices for university and which offer you'd like to put for your firm choice and insurance. If you have any questions about Plymouth, want to find out more about the student experience, or are unsure about anything at all, feel free to reach out and I'll be happy to help answer any queries you might have! 😀
Alternatively, we have students from most course areas available to chat to you on our Unibuddy platform for more course-related questions, or you can speak to departments from the university for questions about your application, course, accommodation, or support via their emails below:
Admissions: [email protected]
Student support: [email protected]
Accommodation: [email protected]
As well as other departments via this link!
Hopefully this helps to point you in the right direction for helping to answer some of your questions, and don't forget to attend one of our upcoming Offer Holder Days on 24th Feb or 23rd March! 🙂
Best of luck!
-Alfie, University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Rep
As the accommodation portal is now open for those who choose the University of Plymouth as their firm choice, I thought it would be helpful to share some accommodation-related FAQs!
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Am I guaranteed a place in halls?
We guarantee to offer a place in Halls (either University-managed or with an accredited private halls provider) or in other suitable student accommodation to all new undergraduate students holding a firm offer who apply for their accommodation and are eligible under our terms and conditions before 17:00 on 4 July 2024.
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Are all the halls on campus?
We have 2 halls of residence in our main campus and a student village with many more halls just across the road- a 2 minute walk away! All of them are at the heart of the university and city.
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Is it first come first served?
Halls of residence applications are on a first-come, first-served basis; we don't ask for your first, second or third choice.
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Who will I be staying with in my flat? Will they be matched to me based on any criteria?
When allocating rooms, we endeavour to match you with people who have similar living habits and interests to you. The application process includes some lifestyle questions to help us with the allocations – for example, whether you prefer to go to bed early or late. This helps us to place you with likeminded flatmates.
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What are the main benefits of living in university halls?
We offer a wide variety of accommodation to suit a range of budgets, needs and preferences. No deposit required. All utility bills, WiFi and contents insurance included. Dedicated reception, maintenance and security teams to support you during your stay. Full access to all Residence Life events and activities. Lecture theatres, the Library, the Students’ Union, great places to eat and drink and the city centre are all within walking distance!
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What is the 'ResLife' program?
The halls-exclusive Residence Life programme offers a range of social activities, competitions, giveaways and trips throughout the year! A great perk of living in university halls.
If you have any more questions about accommodation or Plymouth in general, feel free to reach out! 🙂 Otherwise, we have students available to chat from most courses on our Unibuddy site or you can reach out to our university teams for more information.
Best of luck! 😀
-Alfie, University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Rep
Just a reminder that if you have any questions leading up to summer exams, offer holder days, or results day, feel free to reach out and I'd be happy to help with any general information about the university, city, courses, and what we have to offer!
If you'd like more perspective and insight into your specific course, you can contact one of our amazing Unibuddy reps too from a variety of courses who'd be happy to help out!
Best of luck with your revision in the run up to summer if you're taking exams this year!
-Alfie, University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Rep
I often get asked lots of questions about what the university offers in terms of support to students, so I thought I'd share a few handy FAQs to help with this!
What are the university's 'student services'?
Does the UPSU offer student support?
What mental health and additional needs/disability support can be provided?
Where are the student services at university based?
Who can I contact for more information? 🧐
Student services: [email protected]
UPSU: [email protected]
Careers service: [email protected]
If you have any further questions about support, services, or anything else related to the university or Plymouth in general, feel free to reach out!
Best of luck! 🙂
-Alfie, University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Rep
Good news! We have two upcoming open days for undergraduates on 27th April and 19th June so make sure to book now if you're planning to attend or want another glimpse into life as a student here in Plymouth!
We'll have plenty of campus tours, talks, drop-ins, and more so whether you're wanting to check out accommodation, the city, wanting to decide on which uni to make your firm/insurance choices, or are just curious to have a look round, come and visit us this month!
Hope to see you in Britain's Ocean City soon 🙌
-Alfie, University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Ambassador
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