Course Comparison

Course
BSc (Hons) International Relations with Foundation BA (Hons) Geography with International Relations
Award
Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons)
Duration
4 years 3 years
Assessment breakdown
- -
Course type
Full-time Full-time
Placement
(+ optional placement) (+ optional placement)
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Society and Culture School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Entry requirements
18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
PPP-MMP in any subject. 
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.
International Baccalaureate
24-25 overall to include 4 at any subject at Higher Level. English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4, Standard Level = 5.
IELTS
If overseas and not studying English within IB – Must have IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all elements.
Access courses
Pass access course (any subject) plus GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4 or above or equivalent.
New Irish Highers
Achieve Irish Leaving Certificate with 32-48 UCAS points.
T Levels 
Pass in any subject.
GCSE
GCSE or equivalent: Maths and English at Grade C/4 or City and Guilds; Key Skills Level 2 will be considered on an individual basis.
Mature students with appropriate work experience are encouraged to apply. For those who do not meet the requirements, please enquire for further details. We encourage any candidate who is unsure about the suitability of their qualifications or experience to contact Admissions in the first instance, who will then liaise with the Admissions Tutor and Programme Lead.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. 
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 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.
T level: Merit.
GCSE
Mathematics and English language grade C/4.
Other
Equivalent qualifications may be considered.
English language requirements.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.