Plymouth College of Art Accommodation

Casita offers 12 Plymouth College of Art Student Accommodation and Plymouth students halls near the college and around the city. All our accommodation options include different room types and various facilities and services. The room types include Studios, Ensuites, and flats. The facilities and services have Wi-Fi, all-bills inclusive, on-site laundry, communal spaces, bike storage, and 24/7 Security and CCTV.

Why Study at Plymouth College of Art

Plymouth College of Art was established in 1856  as “Plymouth Drawing School”. It was one of the colleges that were founded by a partnership with the University of Plymouth as “Plymouth College of Art and Design”. In 2006, Plymouth College of Art and Design ended its membership of the University of Plymouth's Partner Colleges and became an independent art university providing Higher Education. However, all Plymouth College of Art's degrees were accredited by the University of Plymouth until 2007, and by the Open University until 2008. In late 2008, Plymouth College of Art and Design‘s name was changed and its current name “Plymouth College of Art” was born. 

In 2013, Plymouth College of Art founded the city-centre free school that welcomed 4 to 16-year-olds to Plymouth School of Creative Arts. In 2019 the college was awarded taught degree awarding powers (TDAP) by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) granting the creative institution the authority to award and accredit its own BA (Hons) degrees and Masters awards. Autumn 2020  witnessed the first group of undergraduate and postgraduate students who graduated with an award accredited by Plymouth College of Art.

Department and Divisions 

Plymouth College of Art offers creative education at undergraduate, postgraduate, and pre-degree levels, specializing in the fields of art, design, crafts, and media. Pre-Degree courses encompass Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. Subjects provided include Interior Design, Printmaking, Animation, Photography, Film Studies, and Fashion

Facilities and Resources 

Plymouth College of Art provides its students with tons of facilities to add a little taste to their learning journey. First, there is a library with over 25,000 physical and digital resources, and lots of quiet spaces with a Mac suite, communal study, private study rooms, collections, and a sofa area. Students also have free access to LinkedIn Learning and databases. Then, a touch of art with an art studio, lab, music rooms which all come with the technical facilities necessary. Last but not least comes the Equipment Resource Centre where students have access to over 6,000 items of industry-standard photography, film, and audio kit. All equipment can be loaned free of charge by students following induction, and workshops are available to help build technical skills. And lastly, we have The Refectory, the perfect place to have lunch, chat with other coursemates, or just take a break. See with your eyes all of the above by taking a special virtual tour all around the campus. 

Nearby Universities

Plymouth College of Art’s outstanding location in Plymouth, Devon UK, making everything easier for its students as restaurants, shops, and famous cultural and historical sites are right around the corner. On top of that, lots of universities surround the college as in a 5-minute ride from Plymouth College of art, you will find yourself in front of the University of Plymouth and Plymouth University International College.