How you’ll be supported while you study

Find out more about the different support, services and advice available to you during your studies
Counselling session in the Student Hub
We want you to be successful while you’re studying at University and for you to have a brilliant time from start to finish.
We know that starting university can be a big change and there might be some unexpected challenges along the way. That’s why we have a range of support available to you during your time here.
Complete enrolment

New students must complete enrolment before gaining full access to University services and facilities.

Meet your academic faculty community

Faculty offices are where you go with questions about your course and your academic progress. Every student belongs to a school under one of three faculties.
In addition to direct support from your personal tutor, your faculty office can help you with different aspects of your student experience:
  • Coursework submission
  • Understanding how your modules are assessed
  • Exam arrangements
  • Changes to modules
  • Transferring course
Postgraduate research students (studying doctoral and research masters programmes) are supported by a dedicated team in the Doctoral College .

Academic help

Helping you develop your understanding, knowledge and experience.

Outside view of the Charles Seale-Hayne library
The Writing Café
Careers Service

Advice and support for international students

Students who have arrived in the UK to study are supported by a team of friendly advisors who can provide immigration advice, support with Student visa applications, and help you settle into university life.
International students at a welecome event at the University of Plymouth

Personal help

Find out more about the services and support we provide to our students from money and mental health to accommodation.

Student Hub
Residence Life
Careers Hub

A safe, welcoming and diverse community

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We want you to be able to bring your whole self to university and not hide any aspect of who you are. Through events, groups, services and facilities (such as the multi-faith centre), we aim to create an inclusive and supportive community for all students.
Reporting abuse, harm or hate – SpeakUp
The University of Plymouth is proud to be a safe, welcoming and diverse community and we believe that bullying, harassment and discrimination are never okay. Any allegations of this nature (which includes sexual violence, abuse or hate) are taken incredibly seriously.