Why Choose University of Plymouth (Navitas)?
#1 UK Marketing & Business Prestige
Plymouth ranks #1 in the UK for Marketing for two consecutive years (Guardian 2026). Students gain practical skills in the £14.5m Fitzroy Building, utilizing Bloomberg Terminals and benefiting from ACCA/CIMA exemptions for accelerated professional qualification.
World-Class Marine & Robotics Facilities
A winner of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for marine education, Plymouth ranks QS Top 150 for Earth & Marine Sciences. It also houses Europe's largest undergraduate robotics fleet and cutting-edge engineering labs within the new £100m Babbage Building
Triple Gold TEF & Future Fee Savings
Awarded Triple Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), confirming top-tier student outcomes. From September 2026, Foundation fees reduce to £14,000 (saving £2,750), making elite education even more accessible.
Massive Scholarship Opportunities
High-achieving international students can access the Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship, offering a 50% tuition discount renewable annually. This can result in total savings of up to £24,000 across a 3-year undergraduate degree.
95% Employability with 50% Lower Costs
Plymouth offers living costs 40–50% lower than London (£1,030/month) while delivering a 95%+ graduate employment rate. Students secure roles with partners like Babcock and the NHS, often following placement years earning £16,000–£24,000.
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Rankings &
Achievements
#55
Guardian UK Ranking 2026
#Triple Gold 2023
TEF Status
Campus Locations
UPIC Location
On-campus at University of Plymouth main campus, Drake Circus, Plymouth city centre PL4 8AA; pathway students study alongside direct-entry university students with full facilities access from day one; integrated student experience with university library, sports facilities, student union membership.
Key University Facilities:
- Fitzroy Building: £14.5 million transformed facility housing Plymouth Business School with specialist teaching spaces, Bloomberg Lab real-time financial terminals, social learning areas
- 24/7 Library: Phase 1 opened Level 0 with 300+ study spaces; continued improvements throughout year; over 1 million volumes; group study rooms; silent zones; IT suites
- InterCity Place: New building housing health professions, nursing, midwifery programmes with clinical simulation facilities
- Babbage Building: Engineering and design integration facility with Heavy Structures Laboratory, Materials Analysis Laboratory, Composite Materials Manufacturing, Energy Sustainability Laboratory
- Robotics Facilities: Europe's largest humanoid robot collection for undergraduate students; industry-standard equipment
- Marine Research Vessels: Fully equipped fleet with latest instrumentation for marine science field work
Transport:
- Plymouth city centre campus: walking distance to accommodation, shops, restaurants
- Plymouth Station: mainline rail connecting to London Paddington (3.5 hours), Bristol (2 hours), Exeter (1 hour)
- Coastal location: beaches and South West Coastal Path access
- Student bus passes: £55-£65/month; many students walk from Greenbank/Mutley areas (15-minute walk)
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Course Highlights
Foundation Programmes (2 Semesters Standard)
|
Programme |
Duration |
Intakes |
2025-26 Fee (GBP) |
From Sept 2026 (GBP) |
|
Business, Management & Economics |
2 semesters |
Sep, Jan, May |
£16,750 |
£14,000 |
|
Engineering & Robotics |
2 semesters |
Sep, Jan |
£16,750 |
£16,750 |
|
Computer Science |
2 semesters |
Sep, Jan |
£16,750 |
£16,750 |
|
Biological/Biomedical Sciences & Psychology |
2 semesters |
Sep, Jan |
£16,750 |
£16,750 |
|
Environmental Sciences |
2 semesters |
Sep, Jan |
£16,750 |
£16,750 |
|
Marine, Coast & Ocean Sciences |
2 semesters |
Sep, Jan |
£16,750 |
£16,750 |
|
Law |
2 semesters |
Sep, Jan |
£16,750 |
£16,750 |
|
Arts, Design & Architecture |
2 semesters |
Sep, Jan |
£16,750 |
£16,750 |
|
Construction Management & Building Surveying |
2 semesters |
Sep, Jan |
£16,750 |
£16,750 |
|
Mathematical Sciences |
2 semesters |
Sep, Jan |
£16,750 |
£16,750 |
|
Politics & International Relations |
2 semesters |
Sep, Jan |
£16,750 |
£16,750 |
|
Tourism & Hospitality |
2 semesters |
Sep, Jan |
£16,750 |
£16,750 |
|
Maritime Business & Logistics |
2 semesters |
Sep, Jan |
£16,750 |
£16,750 |
Foundation Health & Human Sciences (3 Semesters Extended)
|
Programme |
Duration |
Intakes |
Fee (GBP) |
|
Health & Human Sciences |
3 semesters |
Sep, May |
£18,750 |
Pre-Master's Programmes (1 Semester)
|
Programme |
Duration |
Intakes |
Fee (GBP) |
|
Pre-Master's Business & Management |
1 semester |
Sep, Jan, May |
£9,950 |
|
Pre-Master's Education |
1 semester |
Jan, May |
£9,950 |
|
Pre-Master's Other Disciplines |
1 semester |
Sep, Jan, May |
£9,950 |
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Popular Study Areas
Marketing
Marine & Maritime Sciences
Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Robotics)
Business & Economics
Computer Science
Healthcare Professions
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Psychology
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Entry Requirements
Foundation Programmes (2-semester):
- Academic (India): Class XII minimum 55% from CBSE, CISCE, or recognized State Boards
- English: UKVI IELTS 5.5 overall, minimum 5.5 each component (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking); alternatives: TOEFL iBT 46+, PTE Academic equivalent, WAEC, HKDSE, SPM
- Age: 17+ at programme start
- Subject-specific: Engineering requires Mathematics+Physics; Biological Sciences requires Biology+Chemistry; Business prefers Mathematics
Foundation Health & Human Sciences (3-semester):
- Academic (India): Class XII minimum 55%; Biology+Chemistry strongly preferred
- English: UKVI IELTS 5.5 overall, minimum 5.5 each band at entry → achieve IELTS 7.0 overall, minimum 7.0 all bands by completion (NHS professional registration requirement)
- Special: NHS values-based interview required for progression; enhanced DBS check; 3-semester intensive English preparation for healthcare contexts
- Age: 17+ at programme start
Pre-Master's Programmes:
- Academic (India): Bachelor's degree 55-60% minimum (Second Class/2:2 equivalent) from recognized Indian university; 3-year degrees accepted; relevant undergraduate subject for Master's progression
- English: UKVI IELTS 6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 each component; TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic equivalents accepted
- Age: 18+ (with completed Bachelor's degree)
- Work Experience: MBA may prefer work experience though not mandatory for younger applicants; healthcare Pre-Masters may require relevant experience
Pre-Sessional English:
- Available 2-11 weeks for students 0.5-1.5 IELTS bands below requirement; online and on-campus options; successful completion satisfies English requirement
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Scholarships at University of Plymouth (Navitas)
50% tuition discount Year 1
50% tuition discount Year 1
£5,000
£10,000
£1,000-£3,000
Variable
Full funding (tuition + living + flights)
Full funding
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Student Support Services
UPIC students benefit from small class sizes (15-25 students), a personal academic tutor, and workshops on essay writing, referencing, and exam preparation.
Continuous in-sessional support includes academic English workshops, conversation clubs, and pre-submission essay reviews to ensure academic success.
Dedicated workshops cover the transition to university, including module selection, understanding UK degree classifications, and mock exams.
Access to 24/7 library facilities, one-to-one career advice, mental health counselling, and a student union with 200+ societies.
Specialized teams assist with police registration, visa compliance, and financial advice, ensuring a smooth settlement into UK life.
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