Arts University Plymouth
Former names | Plymouth Drawing School, Plymouth College of Art and Design, Plymouth College of Art (2008–2022) |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1856 - Plymouth Drawing School 2022 - gained university status |
| Students | 1,070 (2023/24) |
| Undergraduates | 995 (2023/24) |
| Postgraduates | 75 (2023/24) |
| Location | , Devon , United Kingdom |
| Affiliations | Universities UK |
| Website | www |
Arts University Plymouth is a public university located in Plymouth in South West England. The former Plymouth College of Art was officially granted university status in 2022. In April 2019 the specialist college was awarded taught degree awarding powers (TDAP) by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), granting the institution the authority to award and accredit its own BA (Hons) degrees and Masters awards.
The University provides creative education at undergraduate, postgraduate and pre-degree level, specialising in the fields of art, design, crafts and media. Pre-Degree courses include the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, which is taught at Palace Studios, the University's dedicated Foundation Diploma building.
Arts University Plymouth is an official Adobe Creative Campus.