University of Plymouth International College

Are you a creative person? Sharpen your artistic skills and boost your career prospects with a Masters degree. The University of Plymouth offers a wide range of courses in Art & Design. Join our one-semester Pre-Masters programme to improve your academic level before starting your MA. Modules: Critical Thinking; Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Research Methods

Ready to design and build sustainable projects that consider the environment, the community and future generations? If you would like to see your classroom ideas become reality in full 1:1 scale, then this could be the degree for you! Unlock the door to your future career with UPIC’s Foundation in Arts, Architecture & Design.

Looking for a scientific career that could help revolutionise medicine and change lives? Get ready to explore a wide range of specialisms, from animal behaviour and human biosciences to psychology once you’ve successfully completed our Biomedical Foundation programme. The University of Plymouth champions experiential learning in the laboratory and in the field, with progression degrees including an optional placement year to help you gain valuable real-world experience.

Ready to break into the world of business? Or perhaps you’re looking to enhance your skills for a promotion? Whether your goal is to become part of the next generation of entrepreneurs, broaden your knowledge of financial strategies, or pursue a new business discipline in order to progress your career, our one-semester Pre-Masters will provide you with the skills you need to succeed. As a student at University of Plymouth, you will have the chance to benefit from unique opportunities with business partners: Modules: Critical Thinking; Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Research Methods

Ready to jump straight into the first year of your business degree? We’re here to help you settle into your new home. You will benefit from extra support with study skills, and you will learn how to adapt to the UK educational system. Teaching will take place at the college during your first year, and at the university during your second year. This accredited degree will teach you how to coordinate people, projects and resources. You will gain a varied skillset in economics, marketing, entrepreneurship, sustainability, ethics, corporate social responsibility and globalisation. You will also have the chance to put theory into practice if you opt for a placement year! Modules: Data Analytics and Business Decisions; Principles of Accounting; Business Accounting; Organisational Behaviour and Leadership; Economics and Society; Interpreting Economic Data; Business Law; Marketing and Buyer Behaviour

Do you have what it takes to become a future business leader? Fast-track your way to industry success with our Business, Management & Economics course. This course is designed to help you progress to a professionally accredited degree that will help you make your mark in the commercial world. As a University of Plymouth student, you will have the option to specialise in accounting and finance, economics, management, or marketing.

Kick-start your career in publishing with an MA that will train you to create original publications using specialist software. Develop vital editorial and marketing skills, and network with industry professionals at London Book Fair and learn to create original publications using specialist software. After successfully completing our one-semester Pre-Masters, you will develop strong editorial and marketing skills as a University of Plymouth student. This unique postgraduate degree encapsulates three key creative industries: illustration, graphic design and publishing. Working in a mixed studio environment supported by tutorials, lectures, and workshops delivered by experienced staff and visiting professionals, you will enhance your practice, boosting your career prospects and employability. Modules: Critical Thinking; Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Research Methods

Ready to jump straight into the first year of your computing degree? We’re here to help you settle into your new home. You will benefit from extra support with study skills, and you will learn how to adapt to the UK educational system. You can choose between two degrees at the University of Plymouth. The BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree will give you hands-on experience with coding, algorithms, database and software development, cyber security, networks and social, legal and ethical aspects of IT. The BSc (Hons) Computing, Audio and Music Technology degree is focused on software development and taking a deep dive into the music industry. Modules: Analysis and Design; Computer Systems; Software Engineering; Algorithms, Data Structures and Mathematics; Programme Introduction and Development Workshops

Have you considered how much of our modern existence relies on computer networks? Cyber security has become an international priority, meaning experts in this field are in high demand. After completing your Foundation in Computer Science, you will progress to the University of Plymouth and gain practical skills in coding, algorithms, database and software development, cyber security, networks and social, legal and ethical aspects of IT. You will also benefit from advanced, industry-standard facilities and British Computer Society (BCS) accreditation.

Ready to lay the foundations for a successful career in construction? After completing the Foundation programme, you will go on to develop a specialist understanding of project management or building regulation through a combination of lectures, field trips and site visits. Earn a degree accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

Launch your career in IT with cutting-edge training in data analytics, computing and business strategy. After completing our one-semester Pre-Masters, you will learn how to master sophisticated analytic techniques as part of your postgraduate degree at University of Plymouth. You will gain lots of experience using professional software, such as: Python and SQL. Modules: Critical Thinking; Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Research Methods

Are you looking to build a rewarding career, working as an education specialist? If you choose to study a postgraduate degree at University of Plymouth, you will follow a structured pathway for professional development and scholarship in general education. After completing our one semester Pre-Masters programme, you will be ready to further develop your skills in sustainability matters, SEN and Inclusion. Modules: Critical Thinking; Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Research Methods

Ready to jump straight into the first year of your education degree? We’re here to help you settle into your new home. You will benefit from extra support with study skills, and you will learn how to adapt to the UK educational system. You can choose between two degrees at University of Plymouth. The BA (Hons) Education degree is designed to boost your communication skills and expand your knowledge of various sectors within the education industry. The BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies degree will provide you with the skills to work with children effectively, helping to nurture their development.

Ready to advance your skills to become an expert Engineer? After completing our one semester Pre-Masters programme, you will be able to boost your employability by learning to communicate effectively, manage projects and work in professional teams. You will design and create the structures that provide shelter, clean water, sanitation, transportation, energy production, security and protection from natural and digital hazards. Modules: Critical Thinking; Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Research Methods

Prepare for a high-flying career in engineering or robotics with a foundation programme that will help you reach your potential. As a student at the University of Plymouth, you will have access to the largest number of humanoid robots available to undergraduate students in Europe! Once you successfully complete our Foundation programme, you will work in a world-class research environment with staff internationally renowned for cutting-edge research. An option to take a placement year is also available to help you further develop your skills.

Ready to jump straight into the first year of your environmental science degree? We’re here to help you settle into your new home. You will benefit from extra support with study skills, and you will learn how to adapt to the UK educational system. You will learn to tackle environmental challenges across all types of terrain. The BSc (Hons) Environmental Science degree will give you the skills to identify and develop solutions to real-world ecological problems, such as: climate change, biodiversity loss, conservation, and sustainability. Modules: Environmental Management and Protection; Environmental Pollution; The Biosphere; The Physical Environment; Global Environmental Changes

Do you have what it takes to tackle environmental challenges both on land and in our oceans? The climate crisis is becoming an increasingly pressing issue which requires practical solutions to climate change, biodiversity loss, conservation and sustainability. Once you successfully complete our Environmental Sciences course, you will learn to identify and develop solutions to real-world environmental problems. With this degree, you can choose specialist modules and boost your employability with professional accreditation.

Do you want to build a rewarding career, supporting the local community? You can choose your area of expertise and then apply to study for our Foundation in Health & Human Sciences. This three-semester programme is designed to give you the study skills required to thrive as a student at the University of Plymouth. Once you successfully complete our Health and human sciences programme, you will undergo practical training to gain valuable real-world experience and earn a professional accredited degree.

This programme is for health and social care professionals who are looking to develop their skills and knowledge so they can progress in their careers. After completing our one-semester pre-Masters, you will learn about current expertise, theory and research and how to apply those to your area of practice. Modules: Critical Thinking; Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Research Methods

Start dates available in September 2026 and January 2027. Ready to make your mark in the legal world? Set your sights high with our Law studies programme. The University of Plymouth Law School has strong public and private sector connections, and you can decide whether you want to qualify for the legal profession (LLB) or the BSc. With a strong focus on developing skills in the workplace, you will learn the fundamentals of law to prepare you for a successful career.

Ready to jump straight into the first year of your Oceanography, Ocean Exploration or Ocean Science degree? We’re here to help you settle into your new home. You will benefit from extra support with study skills, and you will learn how to adapt to the UK educational system. You will learn how to collect and analyse data from the marine environment. The next step is to evaluate this data to better understand the complex ecosystems in our oceans. Modules: Introduction to Ocean Science; Physical and Chemical Processes of the Ocean; Measuring the Marine Environment; Mapping the Marine Environment; Exploration and Geomorphology of the Oceans; Introduction to Biodiversity and Marine Ecosystems

Ready to set sail and study in Britain’s Ocean City? Plymouth’s coastal location provides the perfect setting for navigation, marine and ocean studies. After completing our foundation in Marine, Coast & Ocean Sciences, you will join Europe’s largest marine institute and the only university-based diving and marine centre in the UK.

Is there a better place to start you maritime career than in Britain’s Ocean City? You will benefit from living in a beautiful coastal location, studying at a university that has a traditional naval education stretching back to the mid-nineteenth century. Once you complete our Foundation in Maritime Business, you’ll go on to learn about the commercial, economic and operational aspects of the maritime industry. This will give you a strong grounding in the varied and fascinating legal issues that arise in this sector.

Ready to jump straight into the first year of your maritime business degree? We’re here to help you settle into your new home. You will benefit from extra support with study skills, and you will learn how to adapt to the UK educational system. Did you know that 90% of world trade is carried by Sea? As part of this degree, you will learn all about the commercial, economic and operational aspects of the maritime trade. University of Plymouth has an established history and strong links to the naval industry.

Have you always had a talent for working with numbers? Exploring the beauty of mathematics trains you to think systematically and creatively. Once you complete our Foundation in Mathematics, you will be ready to further advance your knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, numerical methods, pure mathematics, and probability. As a University of Plymouth student, you will choose specialist modules as part of a flexible degree programme; gaining a multitude of transferable skills alongside the option of a placement year.

Do you want to expand your knowledge of democracy, freedom and security in the 21 st Century? Immerse yourself in the fascinating ideologies and debates that influence our culture. Once you’ve successfully completed our Foundation in Politics & International Relations, you will examine relationships between nations and learn how politics has shaped our past and continues to shape our future.

Ready to jump straight into the first year of your politics and international relations degree? We’re here to help you settle into your new home. You will benefit from extra support with study skills, and you will learn how to adapt to the UK educational system. Learn all about the roles of democracy, freedom and security in the 21st century. You will develop your skills with our unique practical assessments that mirror real-world scenarios. Our students have gone on to key policy and political roles locally and nationally.

Looking to further develop your understanding of biological, cognitive, social, and developmental psychology? You will be ready for advanced professional training in psychology once you successfully complete our one semester Pre-masters programme. The MSc Psychology is designed to confer Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). GBC is the form of professional accreditation that is required for many careers that you will be qualified to specialise in. Modules: Critical Thinking; Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Research Methods

Looking to further develop your understanding of key social science areas ranging from Criminology to Cyber Security, International Relations to Law? You will be ready for advanced postgraduate study in these areas once you successfully complete our one semester Pre-Masters programme. Modules: Critical Thinking; Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Research Methods

Would you like to kick-start your tourism/ hospitality career by earning an accredited degree in Plymouth – Britain’s Ocean City? After completing our Foundation programme, you will gain the practical skills to either specialise in Hospitality Management or become an effective Tourism and Business Manager with the ability to operate worldwide. You will be amongst graduates who are chosen by multinational corporations, specialist tour operators, national tourist boards and hospitality organisations worldwide.

Are you a future tourism and hospitality industry leader? Enter this fast-paced global sector with a postgraduate degree accredited by the Tourism Management Institute, and benefit from our strong industry partnerships and managerial focus. Modules: Critical Thinking; Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Research Methods

Ready to jump straight into the first year of your tourism & events management degree? We’re here to help you settle into your new home. You will benefit from extra support with study skills, and you will learn how to adapt to the UK educational system. Teaching will take place at the College during your first year, and at the University during your second year. You will gain the practical skills to either specialise in Events Management or become an effective Tourism and Business Manager with the ability to work worldwide.