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The University of Plymouth is the largest university in the South West with over 30,000 students currently enrolled and based on student population, is the UK's 4th biggest university behind London and Manchester's universities. There are nearly 3,000 ... Read review
Advantages: modern uni, great night life, nice accomodation, good fun! Disadvantages: quite far from the rest of england,
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The University of Plymouth is the largest university in the South West with over 30,000 students currently enrolled and based on student population, is the UK's 4th biggest university behind London and Manchester's universities. There are nearly 3,000 staff employed at the university and its annual income is in the range of 110 million pounds.
It has developed enormously within the past 15 years thanks to great enthusiasm behind the ... ...I haven't looked back once! Plymouth University is quite renowned for civil engineering, especially civil and coastal engineering due to its location.
As you can imagine, the nightlife in a university town is brilliant! Every pub/club/bar in the area wants to take advantage of us students and we let them! Each venue has its special nights where they offer their best deals for example, Cuba has pound a pint on Mondays, the roundabout ... more
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The University of Plymouth is the largest university in the South West with over 30,000 students currently enrolled and based on student population, is the UK's 4th biggest university behind London and Manchester's universities. There are nearly 3,000 staff employed at the university and its annual income is in the range of 110 million pounds. It has developed enormously within the past 15 years thanks to great enthusiasm behind the scenes. It was 'Polytechnic South West' and did not have a great reputation. In 1992 it became a university and has progressed constantly from then to now. As far as its academic standards are considered, they are very good, The Guardian's national university league table shows that in 2005 it was placed at 73rd place and in may 2006 has climbed all the way to 40th which is a great accomplishment.
The student accommodation available is brilliant, I myself stayed in Gilwell halls of residence for my first year at Plymouth. This is the cheapest accommodation available and is very comfortable. It comprised of 6 people sharing a shower, toilet and kitchen but all with our own rooms, obviously these were not huge, but very…'cosy' lets say! There are other options such as Radnor halls of residence, Pilgrim halls and others. The two just mentioned are slightly more expensive but an en-suite room is available and rooms/kitchens etc are a substantial amount bigger. I would advise everyone to live in halls for their first year, it's a great experience you wont forget and the people you meet in your halls will more than likely be the people you will live with for the remainder of your course (you can only stay in halls for the first year).
The beginning of your first year is great, and is made into a comfy transmission by the university. Enrolment is simple and can be completed online before you even arrive and everything is well put across so confused teenagers wont get lost! I take BSc civil Engineering and CAD which is a 3 year course. It is the only university in England that does that combination of courses which is the main reason I came here and I haven't looked back once! Plymouth University is quite renowned for civil engineering, especially civil and coastal engineering due to its location.
As you can imagine, the nightlife in a university town is brilliant! Every pub/club/bar in the area wants to take advantage of us students and we let them! Each venue has its special nights where they offer their best deals for example, Cuba has pound a pint on Mondays, the roundabout pound a pint every Tuesday, I forget the place for Wednesday but there is one! The student union is one of the best places, Friday and Saturday night its packed! The booze isn't too expensive and the music is pretty cheesy at times but everyone loves that when they've been drinking!
The only downside of Plymouth is the travelling that you have to do when the end of term is up. Probably the best way to get to London from Plymouth is the train and this cost about £40 return. There is also the option of the bus but I have long legs so I don't really like that idea!
Plymouth uni homepage - http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ Information on accommodation - http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=236 News/entertainment/jobs/home and more guide - www.thisisplymouth.co.uk
Advantages: Close to the sea, not too expensive Disadvantages: Campus could be better
...on the main campus in Plymouth City Centre. Since arriving in Plymouth 18 months ago, I have had the time of my life.
I think that the university itself is working very hard to shrug off its 'old poly' image and develop into a uni of the 21st century. The facilities aren't bad; the campus itself is fairly compact but expanding rapidly. On the main campus you will find most of what you need; Student's Union (bar, shop, beer 'garden', canteen e.t.c.), ... ...academic life? The nightlife in Plymouth isn't bad. There are a variety of clubs and bars to suit the tastes of most, in fact you should be able to find at least one 'student night' in town for each day of the week. For those looking for some lighter entertainment, we have a fairly new complex located close to the seafront encompassing a 15 screen Warner Village cinema, Megabowl, McDonalds, a nightclub, bar and more.
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C.Laslett 25.03.2001
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Advantages: cheap booze, cheap accommodation, lairy lads and ladettes, Disadvantages: The Union (see below) needs improving although is great destination for cheap booze
...with studying a degree in Plymouth is not down to the layout, lecturers or library but down to the excellent nightlife and cheap alcaholic beverages that entice you to party every night of the week (probably why I'm repeating my first year!).
Whether it is a Sunday and you want to head down to Heroes for a pound a pint or a Friday when you want to check out Millenium for a £12 all inclusive including admission, cloak room, food and drinks, you will ... ...(hopefully 2nd division next year!!), Plymouth is the home to a football club with a long history and some of the most passionate supporters around. Plymouth Pavillions is home to The Plymouth Raiders basketball team on Saterday nights for b-ball fans to enjoy some of the best basketball outside of the Budweiser League. With Plymouth Albion only just last week losing their 43 game unbeaten run, rugby is another spectator sport avilable in this great ...
MarcusAngoras 16.12.2001
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Advantages: Great atmosphere, lovely city, friendly supportive staff and students! Disadvantages: None.
Plymouth is a great city making it a good choice for a University. If you are thinking you need to get away from the busy life of the bigger cities Plymouth might be the place for you! But don't think that means Plymouth doesn't have the shops, nighlife and great surroundings you expect from your time in Uni... it does!
Plymouth is a relativley small city with only approx 250,000 people, this is for some a negative but for me and many others the ... ...Technology and the University of Plymouth Colleges. These cater for almost any type of course you'd like to study from a PHD in brain surgery to a degree in Surf studies!!! The chidcare facilities on campus are really good with a nursery called "freshlings" which friends with children have told me is great! It takes up to 50 children between the ages of 0 and 5 and is open between 08.15 and 17.45 all year round.
Being so close to both the sea and ...
annatrixie 30.07.2005
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Advantages: Everything that you need is close by. Disadvantages: Plymouth is a 2 hour drive away from Bristol!
Plymouth University is (obviously) situated in the city of Plymouth, which is right down in the depths of south-west England. It is a good place to come to if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the more larger cities, but not if you want to be close enough to go home. So what courses are on offer? Everything from surfing (yes, they do a degree in surfing!) to nursing; and from maths to architecture. How do I apply? Through the usual ... ...The University of Plymouth provides a wide number of halls for students to rent out, that are lia dout in numerous bloks that involve single bedrooms with either en-suite or shared bathroom/ shower/ toilet facilities. However, all of these generally host communal sitting and eating/ dining areas so watch out that your food just doesn't go missing! However, there is also many places around the city that are private housing that can hold numerous students. ...
danthepianoman 18.03.2006
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Advantages: Excellent teaching Disadvantages: Distance from main campus (good and bad)
Plymouth has been proven as the best place to study Civil Engineering in the whole of the UK. Along with the high teaching standards, the Technology / Engineering department is situated slightly away from the main campus, which gives a more kind of friendly feel to it. It's probably less than 1 minutes walking from the sea, which is always nice on a warm sunny day. It is however, still only a very short walk into the city centre, where you can find ... ...are all the necessary facilities, such as computers (not too many, but with the lower student numbers, there are nearly always some available). The lecturers are all very nice genuine people (most of which continue their work as Engineers etc. in their free time). The night life is obviously going to be very good with so many pubs and clubs to choose from, but it's not difficult to escape from if you want an early night. Things such as the libraries ...
BJEEE 11.12.2000 (13.12.2000)
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The College of St.Mark & St.John (known as Marjon) is situated in Plymouth, Devon. The college is highly rated in national league tables and has been ranked top ten in the National Student Survey for the past two years.
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The college of St Mark and St John is a relatively small sports University. It is affiliated to the University of Exeter. Everyone who has ever been to the college of st Marks and St John calls it 'Marjons'.
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