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AN EDUCATION EXPERIENCE YOU DESERVE

With smaller class sizes, more one-to-one time with lecturers and lower fees, it has never been easier to stand out from the crowd with the help of a university-level qualification

For full-time foundation degrees and HNC/Ds, apply through UCAS before 30 June. After this date places may still be available through Clearing.  City College Plymouth courses use institution code C83.

International students can call 01752 305857 or email international@cityplym.ac.uk for advice on fees, applications, and living in Plymouth.

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Why choose City College Plymouth for your degree

Everyone is familiar with our exceptional skills provision for school-leavers, but City College has also created a number of meticulously designed university courses.

We pride ourselves of the exceptional support our students receive, but don’t just take our word for it:

“I really enjoyed everything about my time at the College. From an academic point of view, the staff were superb: they are highly knowledgeable and very supportive. I also enjoyed the chance to go abroad for an educational visit and I have some great memories from that experience.”

 

John Helliwell, Business Management, FdA

 

“I’ve been so impressed with the experience of higher level education at City College so far, and I look forward to the next two years as I work towards a full degree.”

 

Emma Adams, Creative Actor, FdA

 

“The staff are exceptional: they are experts in this field, and the support you receive is second-to-none.”

 

Maisie Webber, Community and Public Services, BSc 

What our students say

Welcome to your College Alumni Community

Whether you studied here recently or many years ago, you are a very important part of our story. We’d love you to reconnect, share where life has taken you, and help shape opportunities for the next generation of students.

Reconnecting with your college is about impact, opportunity, and community.

  • Stay connected – hear about news, events, and developments.
  • Shape the future – your experience can directly influence how we support current students.
  • Grow your network – re‑engage with former classmates and meet new professionals in your field.

How you can support our current students

  • Alumni stories show students what’s possible, they inspire and help imagine their own next steps and journey.
  • Inclusion and opportunities – Alumni can support placements, projects, guest talks on our Aspire (raising aspirations) programme, case studies or simply sharing advice through mentoring.
  • A strong alumni community benefits everyone from students, staff, and graduates.

Let us know your story and how the College helped you! Take a look at one of our previous student success stories here.

Contact the HE team at he@cityplym.ac.uk and let us know how you would like to get involved.

Every alumni journey adds something valuable to our community. By reconnecting, you are helping to shape what comes next for our students and for your community.

The Aspire Programme

The Aspire Programme is designed to help you realise your future opportunities and create the roadmap for your career.

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Our team

Tamal

Head of Higher Education and International Partnerships

Hello, I’m Dr Tamal Barman and I am the Head of Higher Education and International Partnerships. I oversee all aspects of HE and IP at City College Plymouth. This involves making strategic decisions for the departments and ensuring we meet the requirements of the Office for Students. I look forward to welcoming you all in September.

Suzy

HE Student Liaison

Hi! I’m Suzy and I’m the HE Student Liaison, which means I will be your first port of call for support and enquiries. I handle student feedback, logins and enrolments, extenuating circumstances, and student-led developments within HE. If you need any signposting for additional support or want to become a more involved member of our HE student body just send me an email at ysi@cityplym.ac.uk

Holly

HE Learning Support Coordinator

Hi, I’m Holly and I’m your HE Learning Support Coordinator. I help with disclosures of additional needs and support eligible students through the DSA process. If you need to arrange exam concessions, 1:1 support sessions for assignment briefs, or signposting to the college support services, I am happy to help!

Francesca

Higher Education Officer

I’m Francesca, your Higher Education Officer. I work closely with our curriculum teams to develop new Higher Education provision and to support our University Partnerships. I also oversee quality assurance processes and academic regulations as part of my role.

Five reasons to choose City College Plymouth

Read our five reasons why you should choose City College Plymouth for your university-level course.

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