Course Comparison
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 MMP in a science related subject (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, use of mathematics, environmental science/studies, applied science, geography, geology). BTEC National Diploma modules Access: pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing). IB: 24 overall to include 3 at Higher Level science subject. English and mathematics must be included. GCSE: English and mathematics grade C or above. |
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. 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.
For a full list of all acceptable qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.
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