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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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About the University of Plymouth

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Join a campus university by the sea! Located at the heart of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth is the seventh most affordable city in the UK for students (Superprof, 2022) and has been rated as the best place to live in England (Totaljobs 2022). As a Plymouth student, you’re in the heart of the city amidst bustling nightlife, whilst being a stone's throw from some of Britain’s best beaches and green spaces. The University of Plymouth has a research-led culture with an award-winning, climate-conscious campus. It is a three-time winner of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize and has become the second UK university to achieve net zero – three years ahead of target. The Careers & Employability Service at the University offers free and impartial one-to-one careers guidance. Advisors are professionally qualified and experienced and can offer a range of services. They are committed to supporting graduates, offering support for life. Distinguished by its long-term engagement with businesses in the community, the University also enjoys outstanding links with employers. The University has recently invested in new state-of-the-art facilities for engineering and design, and health professions to enhance the student experience and support world-class research. It also prides itself on how it balances high-class study alongside a diverse, vibrant and supported social life. It is renowned for its supportive culture, placing student wellbeing at its core.

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61 F : 39 M (1)
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22% (1)
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17.8 (1)
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16895 (1)

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United Kingdom, Southampton

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United Kingdom, Southampton


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The University of Sydney

Australia, Narrabri

institution

The University of Sydney

Australia, Narrabri


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MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY - SYDNEY AUSTRALIA

Macquarie University

Australia, North Ryde

institution

Macquarie University

Australia, North Ryde


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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney

Australia, Camperdown

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The University of Sydney

Australia, Camperdown


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$109,263 - $121,054 + 17% superannuation

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19 May 2026

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