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Your local coordinator visits your child, attends parents' evenings on your behalf and stays in touch throughout your guardianship programme.
British Guardianship at Arts University Plymouth
Nominated Guardian for Arts University Plymouth. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Arts University Plymouth? International students under the age of 18 are required to have an Accredited UK Guardianship in place when enrolling at a UK university. Once your application is accepted and you are enrolled at Arts University Plymouth, British Guardianship can provide a fully accredited university guardianship service, including a dedicated local coordinator who can visit your child, attend parents' evenings on your behalf, maintain regular contact throughout your guardianship programme, and assist with any additional requests you may have.
Guardianship Fees
Our UK university guardianship services for Arts University Plymouth start from £250 per term.
Dedicated Guardianship Manager
As soon as your application is received, a dedicated member of our guardianship team becomes your main contact, managing every aspect of your nominated guardian arrangements.
Our Services
UK University Guardianship
An accredited nominated guardian for international students who start at Arts University Plymouth before turning 18. Your child has a dedicated local coordinator and 24-hour emergency support, and you receive regular updates until your child turns 18. Prices from £250 per term.
Learn More →University Overview
The history of Arts University Plymouth, a specialist creative arts institution, reaches back to 1856 and the founding of the Plymouth Drawing School. For many years it was known as Plymouth College of Art; it gained taught degree awarding powers in 2019, then university title in 2022, which places it among the UK's newer specialist arts universities. Most teaching happens at Tavistock Place, on a campus in the city centre, where studios and workshops extending over more than 13,000 square metres serve subjects ranging from photography, ceramics and games design to animation, fashion, graphic design, illustration and fine art. Facilities include Plymouth Arts Cinema, Fab Lab South West and MIRROR, a contemporary visual art gallery.
About 1,600 students make up the higher education community, mostly on BA (Hons) courses, alongside MA programmes in glass, craft, fine art, design, immersive media and museum studies. Pre-degree study, namely Level 3 extended diplomas and the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, takes place on a separate campus. In 2013 the institution also founded a free school for younger pupils, the Plymouth School of Creative Arts.
Information for International Students
The Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) needed for a Student visa comes from the university's Senior International Officer, while a dedicated international team advises overseas applicants on their applications and on getting ready for life in the UK. Qualifications from abroad are assessed individually. Every degree applicant must provide a portfolio, either digitally or in person. If an applicant's English is still below the level for direct entry, an online pre-sessional English course may be offered. Those needing further preparation can follow a four-year Integrated Foundation route, which opens with a wide-ranging preparatory year covering art, design and media before the degree itself.
Homes for Students, the university's housing partner, has properties a short walk from campus. Details of the international scholarships on offer are held by the international office, and exchange links exist with partners in China, Europe and North America. The UK Graduate Route is open to those completing an eligible degree and allows them to spend a period working in the UK after their studies.
Intake Information
Intake information is provided as a general guide. Start dates vary between universities and courses, and not every course is offered at every intake. Please follow the UCAS deadlines for undergraduate applications and check the latest dates on the official Arts University Plymouth website.
Frequently Asked Questions
UK universities typically require international students who are under 18 when they enrol to have a UK-based nominated guardian in place. The guardian acts on behalf of the parents while the student is a minor, serving as the university's point of contact in an emergency, supporting the student's welfare and providing a trusted adult close by. British Guardianship provides this as a fully accredited university guardianship service.
We have guardians available and ready to be assigned. The overall timeframe depends on how quickly the required paperwork is completed and communication with Arts University Plymouth is finalised. As every case is different, timelines can vary, but we aim to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible.
Our UK university guardianship services for Arts University Plymouth start from £250 per term. We also offer premium and bespoke packages, and with our flexible guardianship services you only pay for the services you need. Full details are on our guardianship fees page.
No. Once your child turns 18, the nominated guardian requirement no longer applies and guardianship services are no longer needed. This is why our university guardianship is priced per term, so you only pay until your child's 18th birthday.
A UK student guardian must be a responsible adult, usually aged 25 or over, who lives permanently in the UK, speaks fluent English and is close enough to respond quickly in an emergency. The guardian must be contactable 24 hours a day, act as the university's emergency contact until the student turns 18, and hold an Enhanced DBS check where they or their household host the student. Arts University Plymouth may also ask for the guardian's details at enrolment and set additional requirements of its own. As an AEGIS-accredited guardianship provider, British Guardianship meets these requirements on your behalf, with vetted guardians, Enhanced DBS checked host families and 24-hour emergency support.
Disclaimer: Logo, images and videos are shown courtesy of Arts University Plymouth and remain the property of their respective owners. British Guardianship is an independent AEGIS-accredited guardianship provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Arts University Plymouth. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Arts University Plymouth website for the latest university information and details.
