BSc (Hons) Earth Sciences with Foundation Year vs BA (Hons) Geography with International Relations

Course Comparison

Course	BSc (Hons) Earth Sciences with Foundation Year	BA (Hons) Geography with International Relations
Award	Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)	Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons)
Duration	4 years	3 years
Course type	Full-time	Full-time
Placement	-	(+ optional placement)
Location	Plymouth	Plymouth
Provider	School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences	School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Entry requirements	A level: from a minimum of 2 A levels, including at least one pass in a science subject (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, use of mathematics, environmental science/studies, applied science, geography, geology). Excluding general studies. BTEC: 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma PPP in a science related subject (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, use of mathematics, environmental science/studies, applied science, geography, geology). 12 Unit BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma MP from a in a science related subject subject as above. BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access: pass Access course (preferably from a science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing subject) (including GCSE English and mathematics grade C/4 or above or equivalent). For candidates that do not have a science, electrical or technology background please contact: admissions@plymouth.ac.uk for further advice. International Baccalaureate: 24 overall to include 1 subject from science – English and mathematics must be included. GCSE: English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications, including those without science qualifications at level 3, are welcomed and are assessed on an individual basis. This programme is also suitable for those returning to study who can offer work or other related experience in place of formal qualifications and who have the equivalent of basic mathematical, English and science skills (i.e. the equivalent of a grade C/4 at GCSE level). For a full list of all acceptable qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.	IB 28 overall to include 5 in geography at Higher Level. English and mathematics must be included. A level/AS level A typical offer is 112 points from a minimum of 2 A levels including C @ geography, excluding general studies BTEC Please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk, stating explicitly the full list of modules within your qualification. BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access courses Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. science, humanities, combined), (including GCSE English and Mathematics grade C /4 or above or equivalent) with at least 33 credits at merit and to include at least 12 credits in geography related units with merits GCSE Mathematics and English language grade C. Other Equivalent qualifications may be considered. English language requirements. For a full list of all acceptable qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.