Choose your course

plan your future

Choosing which university or college to go to can be a life-changing decision. Do as much research as possible so that you choose the right course for the right reasons.

You can apply to any course which interests you, but consider the entry requirements first. Some courses require particular qualifications, others require an admissions test.

You can search by subject, institution or geographical region on the UCAS website. If you want some suggestions on what to study, then we recommend using Course Finder.

Universities also provide prospectuses listing the courses they provide, or online course pages.

Be thorough in your research, and not only look at the course, but the town/city where you will be studying. Choosing the right location is just as vital as choosing the right course.

HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT COURSE

If you are not sure about what course to study, work backwards from the career path you wish to pursue - do you need a specific degree or qualification for a particular career choice?

You can also take the Stamford test on the UCAS website which can help match your interests and abilities to possible higher education subjects.

University websites provide course information, entry requirements, graduate case studies and videos on the institution.

The steps on your journey:

STEP 1
>> Choose your course

STEP 2
Apply to Plymouth

STEP 3
Reply to your offers

STEP 4
Your results

STEP 5
Start university

Start Your Journey with Plymouth University

our credentials

Awarded the Queen's Anniversary prize for Higher & Further Education

A 'top 3 modern university', says the Sunday Times University Guide 2010

First class award in the People & Planet Green League 2011

"80% of research at international standard"

Winners of 'Continuous Improvement - Institutional Change'

What our students say

video icon Open day - prospective students' experiences at the 2010 open day

video icon Tour the campus - using our interactive campus map

video icon Volunteering - an insight into Claire's student ambassador work

video icon UPSU - Lauren shows you around the Students' Union

video icon Marine Life - Jonathan shares his experiences working at Plymouth's National Marine Aquarium

WHAT MAKES PLYMOUTH DIFFERENT

see for yourself

Open days are important for a number of reasons. Not only does it give you the opportunity to get the feel for the University where you will be studying for two or more years, but allows you to meet other students following the same applicant journey, and ask staff and current students questions relating to the course of your choice.

At Plymouth, we offer two undergraduate open days, one in the summer and one in the autumn.

open days

If you are not able to attend an open day, we offer campus tours on most Wednesday afternoons throughout the year.

campus tours

The Charles Seale-Hayne library, Plymouth University

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Parents and guardians

The applicant journey can be stressful for parents and guardians too, so we have prepared some information to guide parents and guardians in researching higher education options, and helping to make the application process run as smoothly as possible.

Information for parents and guardians

Contact us

Before contacting the University, please check our FAQ and course pages.

If your question remains unanswered, submit an enquiry or telephone +44 (0)1752 58 58 58.

Keep in touch

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