Welcome
Undergraduate - BA (Hons) Year 2 or 3
Our students have rated Arts University Plymouth above the national benchmark and as the highest scoring arts university in the UK in six of the seven categories* of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024. We're looking forward to welcoming you to join our vibrant, supportive and friendly student community at Arts University Plymouth.
<p>We’re proud to be located in a city that plays host to a wealth of creative, inventive independent businesses and forward-thinking cultural organisations. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Described by GQ as “the coolest little city by the sea”, Plymouth offers a balance of some of the UK’s most stunning natural spaces alongside the convenience of city life, with a community ready to welcome new creative ideas and share new experiences with.</p>
<p dir="ltr">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. This page contains information for students joining us in the second or third year of their undergraduate degree, who may have already completed some of their degree at a different institution.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">*Arts University Plymouth was the highest arts university in the UK for 20 of the 27 questions that students were asked in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024.</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
Take a look at where you could be when you complete your degree. Watch our incredible 2024 graduating class celebrating their final shows.
<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 admissions@aup.ac.uk, 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 13th 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 ithelpdesk@aup.ac.uk.</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 12th 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>
Getting ready for September
<p>To get you ready for joining us in September, we recommend you check out all the information about starting with us below.<br /></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 9 September</strong>, followed by your Welcome Week starting with Registration for students joining us for the second or third year of their degree, on either <strong>Thursday 19 September </strong>or<strong> Friday 20 September</strong>. </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. 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. An email with instructions on enrolment will be sent after A-Level results day on 15 August.</p>
<p>Click on your course title to see your timetable for Semester 1 and Semester 2 for <strong>Level 5 (Year 2)</strong>. </p>
<p>Your timetable will include a combination of on-campus studio practice, practical projects, experimentation and development of production work, technical workshops and online interactive lectures, seminars, small group tutorials, 1:1 tutorials, online crits, studio briefs and much more. <br /><br />On the subject specific timetables below, you can see the timetabled slots for practice based teaching, seminars, and technical delivery. You should fit further self initiated and self directed practice into your week. To support this, you will be able to book into our studios, IT Suites and baserooms to make work, as well as engage in Workshop Wednesdays and booking technical support from our technical teams.</p>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">14.00 - 18.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">14.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 18.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.00 - 13.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.00 - 13.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.00 - 12.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.00 - 12.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.00 - 12.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.00 - 12.00</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 13.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 13.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 13.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 13.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 15.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 15.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 15.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 15.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 15.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 15.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.00 - 16.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.00 - 16.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.00 - 16.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.00 - 16.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p>Click on your course title to see your timetable for Semester 1 and Semester 2 for <strong>Level 6 (Year 3)</strong>. </p>
<p>Your timetable will include a combination of on-campus studio practice, practical projects, experimentation and development of production work, technical workshops and online interactive lectures, seminars, small group tutorials, 1:1 tutorials, online crits, studio briefs and much more. <br /><br />On the subject specific timetables below, you can see the timetabled slots for practice based teaching, seminars, and technical delivery. You should fit further self initiated and self directed practice into your week. To support this, you will be able to book into our studios, IT Suites and baserooms to make work, as well as engage in Workshop Wednesdays and booking technical support from our technical teams.</p>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 13.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 13.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">14.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">14.00 - 17.00</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">14.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 13.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 13.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">14.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 16.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 16.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">12.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">12.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 13.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 13.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 16.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 16.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 13.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 13.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 15.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 15.00</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.00 - 16.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.00 - 16.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.00 - 16.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.00 - 16.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">9.30 - 16.30</td></tr></tbody></table>
<table dir="ltr"><tbody><tr><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 1 w/c Monday 23 September 2024</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3"><strong>Semester 2 w/c Monday 3 February 2025</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td><td></td><td><strong>Mon</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">10.00 - 17.00</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">09.30 - 16.30</td><td></td><td><strong>Tue</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">09.30 - 16.30</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Wed</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Thu</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td><td></td><td><strong>Fri</strong></td><td rowspan="1" colspan="3">-</td></tr></tbody></table>
<p>The following sections contain useful information, guidance and advice ahead of the start of the new academic year, including a copy of your Welcome Letter (which you should have also received in the post, information about the Students' Union and the services they offer, as well as Term Dates, information on Student Support, and more. </p>
<p>Click on each of the headings below to open that specific section, and 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></p>
<p>Please see your Welcome Letter below as a PDF or linked here as a google doc. You have already been sent these in the post, but copies are 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 dir="ltr">The Students' Union is here to represent you and make sure your voice is heard during your time as an Arts University Plymouth student. They support student-led clubs and societies and run events throughout the year too.<br /><br />Find out more about their support and services on their <a href="http://artsuniplymsu.co.uk">website</a>, and keep up to date with the Students' Union on <a href="http://instagram.com/artsuniplymsu">Instagram</a>, <a href="http://facebook.com/artsuniplymsu">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/artsuniplymsu">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://tiktok.com/@artsuniplymsu">Tik Tok</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://artsuniplymsu.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><strong>Student Discounts</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">TOTUM brings you over 200 UK student discounts and comes with 1-year FREE ISIC, unlocking over 42,000 international discounts. <a href="https://www.totum.com/">Get your TOTUM card now</a>. You can choose from a range of cards that last either one, two or three years. Simply select "Arts University Plymouth Students' Union" when you sign up!<a href="https://www.artsuniplymsu.co.uk/event-list" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><br /><br /></a><strong><a href="https://www.artsuniplymsu.co.uk/event-list" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Freshers</a></strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">Freshers is here to give you a massive welcome to the city and the university. We want to make sure you have the best start to Arts University Plymouth and we want to help you all settle in. <br /></p>
<p dir="ltr">We want to be as inclusive as possible so we're planning events to suit everybody, from tours of the city to exciting bar nights in the Students' Union, as well as events for LGBTQ+ students, mature students and more. Our events are open to all incoming and returning students, meaning you can meet a great mix of people you’ll regularly see in the hallways.</p>
<p dir="ltr">We plan to have everything from paid trips at local attractions, to admission-free events both on campus and around the city, to help you get to know your new home. </p>
<p><a href="http://artsuniplymsu.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>We also recommend checking out <a href="https://www.artsuniplymsu.co.uk/blog" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the AUP SU blog</a>.<br /></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Getting to know your new home</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">If you're new to Plymouth, getting to know different aspects of your new home is important! Check out our <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/student-life/discover-plymouth">Discover Plymouth</a> page to find out more about the best bits of our city.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/disability-support-and-reasonable-adjustments">Student Support</a> have a broad reach regarding the level of guidance they can offer. Some of the areas include: Registering with a G.P, Wellbeing and Welfare, Mental Health Support, Ear Acupuncture and Mindfulness and Disability and Inclusivity.<br /></p>
<p dir="ltr">We have spaces available for you to speak to councillors in private but also offer group sessions around wellbeing and mindfulness, we always encourage our students to reach out and access this support whenever needed, we are here to help.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/disability-support-and-reasonable-adjustments">Find out more about the support services we offer.</a><br /></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Registering with a doctor</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">In terms of doctors – sign up and stock up! If you are moving away from home to come to Arts University Plymouth, you can register at most general practitioner surgeries in Plymouth by searching the <a href="http://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/GP/LocationSearch/4">NHS Choices website</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">We'd suggest registering with the <a href="https://peverellparksurgery.com/umc-about-us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">University Medical Centre Plymouth</a>. It is specifically set up to support all Plymouth based students and is very close to Arts University Plymouth. We advise doing this as early as possible as registration can sometimes take a number of weeks to complete.</p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Contact the nearest surgery to your new home and register prior to arrival if possible.</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Try to stock up on any of your regular medication before you leave home.</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Have your usual remedies to hand, such as cold and flu relief.</p></li></ul>
<p>More information for International students can be found <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/international/arrivals">here</a>.</p>
<p>The earliest you can apply for a visa is 6 months before you start your course. You'll usually get a decision on your visa <strong>within 3 weeks</strong>. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/student-visa#:~:text=Applying%20from%20outside%20the%20UK,your%20visa%20within%203%20weeks." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Find out more.</a><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visa-decision-waiting-times-applications-outside-the-uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Digital Education</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">The Digital Education team works to enhance your experience at AUP through the use of digital tools and learning technologies. We believe that technology shouldn’t be a barrier and aim to make learning materials more accessible to everyone, whilst also staying on top of upcoming digital trends.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The team offers a range of support options for students, including one to one or group meetings, workshops, teaching sessions and drop in services. They can help with anything from basic IT skills, using the Google Workspace for essay writing, presentations and sketchbooking to emerging digital trends such as AI tools and creative tools.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Before you arrive…</p>
<p dir="ltr">At Arts University Plymouth, we use a host of technologies to support your learning and creative development. While you are with us, you will have access to a collection of Google productivity, collaboration and sharing tools collectively known as the Google Workspace. These are used for academic writing, presentations, storage, hosting learning materials and submission of work. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Below you will find descriptions of commonly used apps in the Google Workspace. We recommend viewing the videos and reading the guides prior to your arrival as you will be using some of the programmes in your first few days with us.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://support.google.com/edu/classroom/answer/9582544?hl=en&ref_topic=9049890#zippy=%2Ccommunicate-with-your-teacher-or-classmates%2Cjoin-a-video-meeting%2Cstart-or-turn-in-your-classwork%2Csee-your-feedback-or-grade%2Cmanage-your-account-classes-or-notifications%2Cexplore-the-classes-page%2Cexplore-the-stream-page%2Cexplore-the-classwork-page%2Cexplore-the-people-page">Google Classroom</a> - Classroom is our online learning environment where you will be able to access your teaching material such as unit briefs, course information and updates from your lecturers. Download the Google Classrooms app for mobile on <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.classroom&hl=en_GB&gl=US">Google Play</a> or the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/google-classroom/id924620788">App Store</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9247501">Google Calendar</a> - A fully integrated and customisable Calendar to manage your time effectively. It can be fully integrated with our timetabling system to keep track of your tutorials, lectures and 1 to 1 sessions. Get notifications and reminders of events - ensuring you don't miss a thing.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9259748">Gmail</a> - Gmail is our email system. Access your emails anywhere on your computer or mobile device. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282958">Google Drive</a> - Google Drive is a cloud-based storage system that allows you to work, access and share your documents online... anywhere, anytime.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/10005650?visit_id=637582261775558899-1671463286&hl=en&rd=1">Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets</a> - These are the basic programmes to support you with your studies and operate in a similar way to that of their Microsoft equivalent e.g. Word, Powerpoint and Excel.</p>
<p dir="ltr">If you need any further help and support with any of these apps then please contact our friendly Digital Education team on <a href="mailto:digitaleducation@aup.ac.uk">digitaleducation@aup.ac.uk</a>.<br /><br /><strong>Library</strong></p>
<p>The Library is a treasure trove of information and resources, with over 25,000 items comprising physical and digital resources including <strong>books and journals </strong>(both print and online), <strong>DVDs, computer games, a digital video collection and subscriptions to over 130 renowned print publications</strong>, our team have you covered. We are on hand to offer you support and advice, online and in-person, at our help-desk on topics such as researching, finding books, referencing, digital literacy and academic practice.</p>
<p><strong>Study Guides and Reading Lists</strong> - the Library study guides have all of the resources you will need to succeed on your course, as well as your reading lists, all in one place.</p>
<p><strong>Journals</strong> - On this page you will find a list of all the journals that the library subscribes to, plus online access where available.</p>
<p><strong>Academic Skills</strong></p>
<p>Our friendly and experienced Academic Skills team delivers a range of advice, guidance and skills development to support you with your studies. They offer one to one or group support with things like time management and procrastination, essay writing, dissertations, creative writing, referencing, confidence and presentation skills. The team also offer help for students with Dyslexia and can work with other academic staff members to ensure you are fully supported and have confidence in your writing.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Re-framing learning as a creative process in itself, our range of short courses not only provide students with the opportunity to build essential skills and confidence, but also ask participants to reflect on their relationship with these practices and develop approaches and processes that feel authentic, empowering and exciting. <br /></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">The Art of Writing</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">The Art of Research</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">The Art of Time Management</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">The Art of Presenting</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">The Art of Learning</p></li></ul>
<p>Students can find course dates, content information and book their place via Smarthub under ‘Workshops’. Email the Academic Skills team at <a href="mailto:academicskills@aup.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">academicskills@aup.ac.uk</a> for more information.</p>
<p><strong>Careers & Employability</strong></p>
<p>The Careers team are here to help you strengthen your employability skills and help you discover more about your chosen creative industry. The team can help you with CV's and cover letters, applications, industry experience, work placements and business advice.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Adobe Express</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">Arts University Plymouth has recently been recognised as an Adobe Creative Campus, giving all students free premium access to Adobe Express. Adobe Express aims to empower those in all creative disciplines with essential digital skills to succeed in the classroom and beyond.</p>
<p dir="ltr">With Adobe Express you can easily edit and create standout content, including flyers, banners, videos, PDFs and social content. You can complete complex edits in a single click to remove image backgrounds, crop and trim videos, generate QR codes, and more, with Adobe’s one-click Quick Actions. You can also import and enhance your PDFs with eye-catching text, backgrounds, design elements, and images. Work faster with thousands of professionally designed templates, design elements, and Adobe Stock assets (images, videos, backgrounds) at your fingertips.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Students can access Adobe Express <a href="https://new.express.adobe.com/a/aup.ac.uk">here</a>, and can begin <a href="https://creativecloud.adobe.com/cc/learn/students">free Adobe Express training online</a>. Academics and staff are gaining access to Adobe Express at the same time as students and in the coming weeks we’ll offer more information about who to speak to for support in accessing these exciting digital tools.</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/">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">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/">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><strong><a href="mailto:enquiries@aup.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Plymouth is among the top 20 safest cities in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland</strong>, with one recent study ranking Plymouth as the <a href="https://www.insulationexpress.co.uk/blog/revealed-safest-cities-in-england-and-wales-according-to-crime-data.html">safest major city in England and Wales</a>. Overall <strong>Devon and Cornwall remain one of the safest areas in the UK</strong> according to crime statistics, making Plymouth an excellent place to study and enjoy everything the city has to offer safely.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://sites.google.com/aup.ac.uk/student-portal/home?authuser=0">Student Portal</a> is home to all of Arts University Plymouth’s online resources for students.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The content is organised into easy to navigate sections, such as the Student Services available to you, important information for Student Life and a range of Digital Tools you will need for studying. Each section has a description of what you will find so you know where to go for the information you need.</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 <strong><a href="mailto:enquiries@aup.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">enquiries@aup.ac.uk</a></strong>.<br /></p>
<p>To see the undergraduate term dates for the academic year 2024/25, <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/key-dates#key-dates-for-undergraduate-students-for-academic-year-24-25">click here</a>.</p>
<p>If you're a care leaver entering higher education before your 25th birthday, you may be entitled to a non-taxable £2,000 bursary from your local authority. <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-financing-and-funding#local-authority-support-for-care-leavers">Click here for more information.</a></p>
“I chose to study illustration at Arts University Plymouth because the lecturers really encourage everyone’s own individual styles. I was drawn to the friendly and relaxed atmosphere, which really stood out from the other universities that I visited. This is a great environment to work surrounded by like-minded creatives from other disciplines.”
Heléna Doré, BA (Hons) Illustration graduate
<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>Please note, the password for the below padlet is AUP, and this works best viewed on desktop browsers.</strong></p>
<p>Click here to see the Arts University Plymouth Launchpad</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>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/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://pca.objects.frb.io/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>