Marjon - Student View

It's situated in a rural, picturesque position 5 miles from the centre of Plymouth, within easy reach of the moors, sea and Cornwall. Public transport to and from campus is improving.

Reasonable accommodation on campus, including 34 houses in student village and 7 halls of residence; priority given to first and final year students.

Small but active SU and developing fast. It runs a `corner shop' (with alcohol and video rental), 3 lively bars, launderette, games room, transport services and 52 clubs and societies.

Sports centre on campus for related courses eg PE and sports science (sports halls, fitness suite, squash courts and swimming pool) and available to students at restricted times for a yearly subscription. Extensive sports ground; full-sized astroturf pitch.

High proportion of mature and international students on most courses. Expanding library and IT facilities.

Confidential student services and college provides medical, careers, finance, accommodation and counselling staff. Good shopping in city, lots of hypermarkets for bargains; plus theatres, cinemas, pubs and arts centre.