Course Comparison

Course
BSc (Hons) Geography with GIS and Data Science BSc (Hons) Geography with Ocean Science
Award
Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
Duration
3 years 3 years
Assessment breakdown
- -
Course type
Full-time Full-time
Placement
(+ optional placement) (+ optional placement)
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Entry requirements
104-112 UCAS points. A typical offer is 112 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. To also including GCSE English and Mathematics grade C / 4 or above or equivalent.
All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C or above.
BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma - DMM. The full list of modules should be stated, and it would be expected to include a range of topics complementary to geography. Individual advice can be provided by the admissions tutor. To also include GCSE English and Mathematics grade C /4 or above or equivalent. 
Access to Higher Education at level 3 - 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. 
Welsh Baccalaureate - 104-112 UCAS points – can be accepted as a supplement to 2 A Levels, including Geography. The Skills Challenge Certificate can also be included in UCAS points or alongside points from other qualifications (e.g. A level). 
Scottish Qualifications Authority - 104-112 UCAS points from Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers.  
Irish Leaving Certificate - BBBBB in Highers including Geography. Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level Grade C or above for English and Maths.
International Baccalaureate - 26-27 points overall. English and Mathematics must be included.  
Progression from foundation year Geography  - Students who pass the Plymouth foundation year geography course are guaranteed progression to a choice of one of the  BSc/BA (Hons) Geography courses. Detailed advice will be provided by the Admissions Tutor. 
IB
26-27 overall. English and mathematics must be included.
A level/AS level
104-112 points from a minimum of two A levels. Excluding general studies.
BTEC
DMM. We welcome this qualification however 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 
| 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.
T level: Merit.
GCSE
Mathematics and English language grade C.
Other
Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.