The University of Plymouth is a public research university based predominantly in Plymouth, England, where the main campus is located, but the university has campuses and affiliated colleges across South West England. With 18,410 students, it is the 57th largest in the United Kingdom by total number of students. A wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are taught at the main city campus in Plymouth. The university scores well in law, psychology, geographical sciences, computing (including digital media) and computer science, fine art and art history. Key developments include: the creation of a new business school; bringing together complementary subjects in a new combined faculty of Science and Engineering; and creating the largest marine science and engineering school in Europe

The University of Plymouth ranks 503rd in the CWUR World University Rankings 2017 In The Times and Sunday Times University League Table 2018, the University of Plymouth's world ranking was listed as joint 701st and 601–650 in QS World University Rankings 2019.Times Higher Education ranked Plymouth 401–500 in its World University Rankings 2017–18, and ranked it 65th among 200 institutions in its World Young University Rankings 2017.

For students who wants to learn academic English skills to prepare you for your degree course :

excellent supportive teachers

1-to-1 meetings with teachers

small class sizes

high student success rate

free term-time academic skills workshops.

English language grammar and vocabulary

English for academic study

English language development

independent learning skills.

reading tasks based on authentic materials including newspapers, books and journals

academic writing practice including note-taking, essays and reports

development of listening skills within both academic and social contexts

speaking practice including formal discussions, seminars and presentations.

UPIC has been delivering high-quality foundation, first year and pre-masters programmes in partnership with the University of Plymouth since 2009. The College is part of Navitas, a leading global education provider, and based at our city centre campus.

To date, over 1,000 students from around the world have successfully progressed into the University (AAC data).

Courses are specially designed for EU and international students who don’t meet the requirements for direct entry to their chosen degree, with a focus on developing the standard of English, study skills and subject knowledge required for success at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Architecture & Design

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Business & Management

Computing

Construction Management & Building Surveying

Engineering & Robotics

Environmental Sciences

Health & Human Sciences

International Relations & Politics

Law

Maritime Business & Logistics

Mathematical Sciences

Navigation, Marine & Ocean

Tourism & Hospitality   

BA (Hons) Acting (Full-time)

BA (Hons) Fine Art (Full-time

BA (Hons) Graphic Design with Typography with Foundation (Full-time)

BA (Hons) Photography with Foundation (Full-time)

BA (Hons) Creative Media with Foundation (Full-time)

BA (Hons) Fine Art with Foundation (Full-time)

BSc (Hons) Ocean Sciences with Foundation Year (Full-time)

BA (Hons) Product and Furniture Design with Foundation (Full-time)

BA (Hons) Interior Design with Foundation (Full-time)

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year (Full-time)

BA (Hons) Illustration with Foundation (Full-time)

BSc (Hons) Dental Therapy and Hygiene with Integrated Foundation Year (Full-time)

BSc (Hons) Critical Care (Intercalated) (Full-time)

BA (Hons) Business (Full-time)

BSc (Hons) Ocean Science and Marine Conservation (Full-time)

BSc (Hons) Oceanography and Coastal Processes (Full-time)

BSc (Hons) Ocean Exploration and Surveying (Full-time)

BSc (Hons) Politics (Full-time)

BSc (Hons) Politics with Foundation (Full-time)

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Full-time)

BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Full-time)