Updated: Monday, November 20, 2000
Home Page for the University of Plymouth's School of Civil and Structural Engineering.
Latest news from the School of Civil and Structural Engineering.
Information about our undergraduate courses in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, CAD and Environmental Building.
Information about Research activities within the School.
Resources for students: Living and studying in Plymouth, Learning Support, Accommodation, Finance, Travel, Sports, Leisure and more . . . .
Meet the School's staff: Academic, Research, Technical and Administration.
Links to other web sites: Civil Engineering, Building and many more . . . .
An index and site map of the School's web pages.
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Resources

Why study at the University of Plymouth ?
Introduction.
The University is located in the centre of Plymouth. The city of Plymouth is on the border between the counties of Devon and Cornwall. The superb scenery and the relatively mild climate makes the region one of Britain's most popular tourist destinations.

View from the top of the university's Mary Newman Hall of Residence. Davy Building (Science) in forground.
Click below
Click to view some QuickTimeVR panorama (requires Apple QuickTime 3 or later).
for virtual views around Plymouth
 
The University
The Location
  • City centre campus.
  • Excellent IT facilities.
  • Well stocked Library with flexible opening hours.
  • Easy access to essential services - banks, shops, pubs etc.
  • Affordable accommodation.
  • Accommodation service at your disposal.
  • Friendly and relaxed learning atmosphere.
  • 'Clean and Green' environmentally friendly campus.
  • Good nightlife.
  • Superb coastline on the doorstep, including Plymouth Sound.
  • One of the top universities for sailing, surfing and watersports.
  • Newquay 45 miles.
  • Easy access to the moors for hiking, climbing, trekking etc.
  • Dartmoor within 8 miles.
  • Excellent opportunities for sport and leisure.

Click here for more information about Plymouth and its surroundings.
Student Support Services.
Click here for more information about the University's extensive range of Support Services - including Accommodation, International Office, Student Advisors and many more.
Safety.
Click here for important information about Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Travel Information.
It is well worth travelling to Plymouth - and we're not that far away. Plymouth is well served by a network of road, rail, air and sea links. Click here for more information about how to get to Plymouth by road, rail, air or sea.
View over the city centre from the University's Mary Newman Hall of Residence. Also shows Library, Brunel Labs, Smeaton and Babbage Buildings.