Founded in 1856, Plymouth College of Art has been granted full university status and formally recognised with the new title of Arts University Plymouth following approval by the Privy Council, becoming the city of Plymouth’s specialist arts university.
With 166 years of history in the city, the move to become Arts University Plymouth comes after the institution, which has delivered Higher Education for over 20 years, received Taught Degree Awarding Powers in 2019.
Our vision for Arts University Plymouth is a new kind of art school for the 21st century
PROFESSOR PAUL FIELDSEND-DANKS, VICE-CHANCELLOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF ARTS UNIVERSITY PLYMOUTH
Read more about the vision in the university press release >