PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Consistently ranked one of the top modern universities in the U.K., the University of Plymouth has a strong record of excellence, enterprise and innovation across its teaching and research activities. The university has an excellent reputation for its teaching quality, having performed very well in all teaching reviews carried out by external bodies since 1996. The total University enrollment is 23,000, including 1,500 international students from 100 different countries.

Students in business are strongly encouraged to apply. Many courses in maritime studies and environmental and earth sciences are complemented by field trips including diving expeditions. The Combined Arts Program, consisting of majors in art history, English, heritage, history, media arts, theatre and visual arts, welcomes ISEP students. 

HOUSING

ISEP Exchange students will be accommodated in university-managed student residence halls (subject to space availability), and will receive a combined housing and meal stipend with which to pay rent.

Regarding off-campus accommodation:

Due to unprecedented high demand, space in university-managed student residence halls are limited, and Exchange students should apply sooner rather than later. (Please note that you must have your official Offer Letter in order to do so.) However, Plymouth is a city with a lot of purpose-built student accommodation managed by commercial providers and they have more than enough rooms of all types for our students.

All of the non-university, commercially/privately-managed halls on our webpage are accredited to the same ANUK standard as the university managed halls. So students can be assured that they will be provided with at least the same standards of comfort, safety and management as they would enjoy in university managed halls. Nine of the thirteen halls featured on our webpage are in the city centre, only minutes’ walk away from our campus meaning they will not miss out on campus life if they were to book rooms with them. The ones highlighted below mention shorter stays/single semester specifically, but the others may also be open to offers.

Students should speak directly to housing providers about their accommodation needs.

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Alexandra Works

Location: Mutley

Room types: En suite rooms

Rooms available: 246

Astor House

Location: The Barbican

Room types: En suite rooms and studio flats

Total rooms: 519

Discovery Heights

Location: City centre

Room type: En suite rooms and studio flats

Total rooms: 281

crm-students.com

Mary Parker House

Location: City centre

Room type: En suite and studio flats

Total rooms: 165

Frobisher House

Location: City centre

Room type: En suite and one bed flats

Total rooms: 193

St Augustines

Location: Mutley

Room type: Studio flats and one/ two bed apartments

Total rooms: 90

The Old Dairy

Location: City centre

Room type: En suite and studio flats

Total rooms: 134

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Beckley Point

Location: City centre

Room types: En suite rooms, studio flats and one bed apartments

Total rooms: 505

St Teresa's House

Location: City centre

Room type: studio

Total rooms: 112

wearehomesforstudents.com

Cross House

Location: City centre

Room type: En suite and studio flats

Total rooms: 500

St Thomas Court

Location: City centre

Room type: En suite and studio flats

Total rooms: 227

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The Court House

Location: Greenbank

Room type: Studio flats

Total rooms: 65

MEALS

Students will receive a combined housing and meal stipend based on the cost of living for students in Plymouth, which they can use to purchase groceries and cook meals in shared facilities. 

All ISEP students will be expected to budget for their meals accordingly, and can ask their ISEP Student Services Coordinator for tips, as well as check out ISEP's resources for Budgeting for Study Abroad

Program Website

Course Description

Credits Earned 

Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to take 3 modules (classes) which ISEP recommends is the equivalent of 30 ECTS or 15 U.S. Credit Hours. Each course will typically be worth 20 UK credits.  

If you use financial aid, please speak with a qualified financial aid advisor to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial aid.

Sample Classes Available: 

Biology

History

Earth, Geography, and Environment

Psychology

Performing Arts

Introduction to Biology

Fractured Isles: Britain and Ireland 1640-1990

The Biosphere

Debates in Psychology

Introduction to Audio Programming

Ecology and the Diversity of Life

History and Heritage

Environmental Management and Protection

Relationships

Audio Technology Design and Build

Professional Development in Biological Sciences 2

Middle Kingdoms: Themes in Early Modern Asia

Environmental Expedition

Cognition and Biological Psychology

History and Context of Musical Theatre

Plant Ecophysiology

America Since 1900

Environmental Issues and Communication

Health and Wellbeing

Audition Technique

Animal Nutrition

The African American Experience, 1890-1954

Managing Human Impacts in the Marine Environment

Applied Psychology

Self and Character

For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.

Website for Course Availability

ISEP STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Amanda Ewert 703-504-9986 | aewert@isep.org Thank you for your interest in ISEP Study Abroad! I’m your Student Services Officer and main point of contact here at ISEP. As you search for programs, I’ll be available to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any point in your search process for help, tips or advice.

University of Plymouth

Consistently ranked one of the top modern universities in the U.K., University of Plymouth has a strong record of excellence, enterprise and innovation across its teaching and research activities. The...

Academics

Undergraduate
(in English)

*This program is OK for Sophomores

Fields of Study

  • Architecture

  • Biology: Recommended!

    Animal Physiology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biometry/Biometrics Botany/Plant Biology Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Endocrinology Entomology Genetics Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Marine Sciences Microbiology and Immunology Neuroscience Parasitology Physiology Plant Physiology Toxicology Wildlife Biology Zoology/Animal Biology

  • Business:

    Accounting Actuarial Science Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Auditing Business Communications Business Management Business Statistics Construction Management E-Commerce Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Human Resources Management International Business/Trade/Commerce Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Management Information Systems Marketing Organizational Behavior Studies Organizational Leadership

  • Communication:

    Digital Communication and Media Intercultural Communication Publishing Radio and Television

  • Computer and Information Sciences: Recommended!

    Artificial Intelligence Computer Applications Programming Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Informatics Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation Web Page/Multimedia Design

  • Construction Trades:

    Building Construction Technology Construction Site Management Furniture Design and Manufacturing

  • Education:

    Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Secondary Education Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education Special Education

  • Engineering:

    Automotive Engineering Technology Civil Engineering Computer Software Engineering Drafting and Design Technology Electrical and Electronics Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Robotics, and Automation Engineering

  • English Language and Literature:

    American Literature (United States) English Literature (British and Commonwealth) General Literature Professional/Technical Writing Rhetoric and Composition Writing

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures:

    French Language and Literature Spanish Language and Literature

  • Health Sciences:

    Dietetics Health and Wellness Medicine Nursing Science Nutrition Sciences Occupational Therapy Pharmacy Podiatry

  • History: Recommended!

    American History (United States) Asian History European History Historic Preservation and Conservation

  • Hospitality and Tourism:

    Event Planning Hospitality Management Hotel and Restaurant Management Tourism Management

  • Human Services:

    Public Administration Social Work

  • International/Global Studies:

    International Relations and Affairs Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

  • Law/Criminal Justice:

    Business Law Corrections Criminology International Business, Trade, and Tax Law International Law Juvenile Corrections Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis Legal Studies

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences Recommended!

    Humanities

  • Mathematics Recommended!

    Statistics

  • Natural Resources/Conservation: Recommended!

    Environmental Science Marine Resources Management Sustainability Studies

  • Physical Sciences:

    Chemistry Geology/Earth Science Hydrology and Water Resources Science Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

  • Psychology: Recommended!

    Behavioral Sciences Clinical Psychology

  • Social Sciences:

    Cartography/GIS Geography Political Science and Government Sociology

  • Visual and Performing Arts: Recommended!

    Acting Art History Art Studies Cinematography and Film Production Dance Design and Visual Communications Digital Arts Directing and Theatrical Production Drama and Theatre Arts Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Game and Interactive Media Design Graphic Design Interior Design Jazz Studies Music Performance Music Theory and Composition Musicology and Ethnomusicology Painting Photography Studio Arts

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
    *accepts lower GPA with explanation
  • TOEFL iBT Score: 76
  • TOEFL Writing Score: 18
  • TOEFL Reading Score: 18
  • TOEFL Listening Score: 17
  • TOEFL Speaking Score: 20
  • IELTS Score: 6
  • IELTS Writing Score: 5.5
  • IELTS Reading Score: 5.5
  • IELTS Listening Score: 5.5
  • IELTS Speaking Score: 5.5
  • Language Test: CEFR   A1

Special Application Instructions

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.

VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: All students, regardless of visa status will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to their program arrival date. Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit prior to or upon arrival. For more information on the process and estimated cost of the ETA and visa/residence permit, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here

Special Needs Support

  • Mental Health
  • Mobility
  • Hearing
  • Visual
  • Speech
  • Learning

Graduate
(in English)

Fields of Study

  • Biology:

    Animal Physiology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Marine Sciences Neuroscience Physiology Plant Physiology Wildlife Biology Zoology/Animal Biology

  • Business: Recommended!

    Business Communications Business Management Construction Management E-Commerce Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Human Resources Management International Business/Trade/Commerce Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Marketing Organizational Leadership

  • Communication Recommended!

    Publishing

  • Computer and Information Sciences: Recommended!

    Artificial Intelligence Computer Applications Programming Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Informatics Web Page/Multimedia Design

  • Construction Trades: Recommended!

    Building Construction Technology Construction Site Management

  • Education: Recommended!

    Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Secondary Education

  • Engineering: Recommended!

    Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Software Engineering Drafting and Design Technology Electrical and Electronics Engineering Environmental Engineering Geological/Geophysical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Robotics, and Automation Engineering

  • English Language and Literature:

    English Literature (British and Commonwealth) Writing

  • Health Sciences

    Health and Wellness

  • History Recommended!

    History, Other

  • Hospitality and Tourism: Recommended!

    Hospitality Management Tourism Management

  • Human Services Recommended!

    Social Work

  • International/Global Studies: Recommended!

    International Relations and Affairs Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

  • Law/Criminal Justice

    Criminology

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Humanities

  • Natural Resources/Conservation:

    Environmental Science Marine Resources Management Sustainability Studies

  • Physical Sciences

    Geology/Earth Science

  • Psychology

    Clinical Psychology

  • Visual and Performing Arts:

    Acting Art History Dance Drama and Theatre Arts Painting Photography Studio Arts

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.5 or higher
  • TOEFL iBT Score: 90
  • IELTS Score: 6.5
  • IELTS Writing Score: 6
  • IELTS Reading Score: 6
  • IELTS Listening Score: 6
  • IELTS Speaking Score: 6

Special Application Instructions

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.

VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: All students, regardless of visa status will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to their program arrival date. Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit prior to or upon arrival. For more information on the process and estimated cost of the ETA and visa/residence permit, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here

Special Needs Support

  • Mental Health
  • Mobility
  • Hearing
  • Visual
  • Speech
  • Learning

Other Academic Conditions

Students Arrive: early September (autumn), mid-January (spring)

Classes Start: late September (autumn), mid-January (spring)

Classes End: mid-December (autumn), early May (spring)

Exams: early through mid-January (autumn), early through mid-May (spring)

Students are responsible for staying until the end of the semester and may not leave before the final date of their semester exams. Neither ISEP nor University of Plymouth can guarantee an early departure; leaving early may result in a failing exam grade and/or forfeit of credit. Students can opt to choose classes that have 100% coursework and submit electronically. Alternatively, we are able to send exam packs to their home institution – provided the home institution agrees to administer them.

ISEP students are able to choose modules (classes) from those available to incoming students. Other modules not listed on these pages may be available with the agreement of the academic exchange advisor.

For descriptions, from the fields of study page, select your general academic field. Then select a specific "course title" (e.g. "BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance"), which is the complete three year pathway toward a certain degree. Then click on the link entitled "course details" to obtain all the modules (classes) offered in that course. 

You must select modules within the same course (program) at the same academic year level for which you have the appropriate prerequisites.

ISEP participants are accepted for study by a relevant faculty. Students are usually only able to take a combination of courses currently available on recognized pathways. Cross-registration for modules taught in different courses (programs) is sometimes possible, but combinations cannot be guaranteed due to the potential for timetable clashes. Students may be required to select all modules from one particular course. 

The following Cambridge test scores are also accepted:

-Cambridge English C1 Advanced: Minimum of 180 in all 4 components

-Cambridge English C2 Proficiency: Minimum 200 in all 4 components

Only students who are single semester and require a visa need to submit English proficiency scores. However, those that do not require a visa need to have an equivalent English language capability so as not to struggle. 

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