Arts University Plymouth

Arts University Plymouth Arts University Plymouth is a specialist, independent arts university. Since 1856 we've been offering a range of creative Diplomas, Degrees and MAs – aup.ac.uk

Arts University Plymouth, crowned University of the Year for South West England (Whatuni 2024 & 2025), and top scoring arts university in the UK (National Student Survey 2022, 2024 & 2024). Welcome to the official Arts University Plymouth page. This is your space to stay up to date with all the latest information from Arts University Plymouth and find out about new courses, bursaries, adv

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Thank you to the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor of Plymouth for taking the time to visit our Graduation Show and celeb...
24/06/2026

Thank you to the Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor of Plymouth for taking the time to visit our Graduation Show and celebrate the achievements of our graduating students.

It was a pleasure to welcome you to campus, share the incredible work on display, and showcase the creativity, innovation and talent of this year’s graduating cohort. Your support for creative education and the arts in Plymouth is greatly appreciated. 🎓✨

Ten Arts University Plymouth students have been featured in Dezeen's latest School Show, showcasing a selection of stand...
24/06/2026

Ten Arts University Plymouth students have been featured in Dezeen's latest School Show, showcasing a selection of standout projects from across our creative courses.

The featured work explores employment in the creative industries, burnout and wellbeing, music culture, mythology, sustainability, digital storytelling and more; demonstrating the breadth of ideas, processes and practices emerging from our studios.

Selected projects include work by Anna Leader (Photography), Marriott Witney (Illustration), Jessika McCarron (Graphic Design), Evalynne Holloway (Fashion Design), Tom Bennett (Craft and Material Practices) and students from across our graduating cohort.

We're so proud to see their work recognised by one of the world's leading architecture and design publications.

Find the full feature here: https://www.dezeen.com/2026/05/27/project-exploring-employment-creative-industries-arts-university-plymouth-schoolshows/

📸 Wolf Alice by Anna Leader

Now that it's Graduate Show season, many of our students are about to finish their time at Arts University Plymouth, and...
19/06/2026

Now that it's Graduate Show season, many of our students are about to finish their time at Arts University Plymouth, and start their next creative journey!
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Once you graduate, you’re automatically part of our alumni community.
It’s free to join and a way to stay connected with the university, hear about opportunities, and see what other graduates are doing out in the creative world.⁠
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We also run an alumni LinkedIn group, where we share job opportunities, industry news, and the occasional throwback.⁠
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If you’re graduating this year, you can find both these groups here: https://linktr.ee/ArtsUniPlym
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Today’s the day. ✨⁠⁠After weeks of planning, making, painting and installing, our Undergraduate Show 2026 is now open.⁠⁠...
18/06/2026

Today’s the day. ✨⁠
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After weeks of planning, making, painting and installing, our Undergraduate Show 2026 is now open.⁠
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This reel captures some of the final preparations as our workshops and studios were transformed into a showcase of the creativity, dedication and talent of our graduating students.⁠
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Join us today from 5pm, open until 25 June (closed 21 June). Come and experience the work for yourself!⁠
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Choosing where to study art, design, craft or digital media?Arts University Plymouth has been ranked 6th in the UK for s...
16/06/2026

Choosing where to study art, design, craft or digital media?

Arts University Plymouth has been ranked 6th in the UK for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2027.

This keeps the university in the national top ten for student satisfaction for the second year running, following its 5th-place ranking in the Complete University Guide 2026.

Student satisfaction reflects the quality of the teaching and learning experience students receive. At Arts University Plymouth, that experience is built through studio-based learning, specialist workshops, tutorials, technical support, student support and a creative community that helps students build confidence in their practice.

Applications for Autumn 2026 study remain open - book your place at our next Open Day on Saturday 20 June to find out more.

15/06/2026

The countdown is over. It’s Graduate Shows 2026 season! 🎉

See the next generation of artists, designers and makers take over our studios and galleries.

Next Grad show: Undergraduate
📍 Tavistock Place & Studio 11, Plymouth
🎟️ Free entry | 18–25 June

CALL FOR PAPERS & PARTICIPATION⁠⁠A speculative ontology of crafted living systems.⁠⁠The 2026 Making Futures™ conference ...
11/06/2026

CALL FOR PAPERS & PARTICIPATION⁠
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A speculative ontology of crafted living systems.⁠
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The 2026 Making Futures™ conference explores the relationship between objects, material intelligence, and the emotional encounters which shape the use, substance and physical form of the interfaces we design with and through the world around us.⁠
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The exploration follows a materials ontology approach to artefacts, open to both a reflection on the characteristics of human design and making, as well as the ‘more than human’ understanding of materials within craft, materials science and engineering, biotechnology, critical ecology and environmental advocacy.⁠
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Conference Tracks⁠
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01: Material Intelligence as a Framework for Ecological Care⁠
02: Designed Reciprocity & Heritage Futures⁠
03: Crafted Cultures of Repair⁠
04: Responsive and Agentic Materiality⁠
05: Education as Infrastructure: Regenerative & Circular Systems of Making⁠
06: New Socio-Material Ontologies: Entanglement Devices⁠
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Submissions⁠
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Abstracts for papers, presentations and proposals should consist of a max. 300-word abstract including track number you’re submitting to, title, author(s), and organisation/institutional affiliation. ⁠
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Full Call For Papers & conference information: makingfutures.org.uk⁠
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Deadline:⁠
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Abstract submission:⁠
1 July 2026⁠
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Notification of acceptance:⁠
20 July 2026⁠
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09/06/2026

Graduate Shows 2026 opens this week at Arts University Plymouth, transforming our studios, galleries and creative spaces into a celebration of contemporary art, design, craft, media and innovation during our 170th anniversary year.

Featuring work from graduating students across fashion, fine art, film, animation, photography, illustration, graphic design, crafts and more, the shows offer a chance to experience the ideas, creativity and future-thinking practice shaping the next generation of artists and designers.

Tavistock Place & Studio 11, Plymouth
Thursday 18 – Thursday 25 June (Closed Sunday 21st)
Free public exhibitions

Join us and discover the future of creative practice in the South West.

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Tavistock Place
Plymouth
PL48AT

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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+441752203434

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