Course Comparison

Course
BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) Anthropology
Award
Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons)
Duration
3 years 3 years
Assessment breakdown
- 100% coursework
Course type
Full-time Full-time
Placement
(+ optional placement) (+ optional placement)
Location
Plymouth Plymouth
Provider
School of Society and Culture School of Society and Culture
Entry requirements
A levels
104-112 points including a minimum of 2 A levels. General studies considered.
BTEC
18 Unit BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM 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.
Access
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at merit/distinction.
International Baccalaureate
26-28 overall to include 4 at any Higher Level subject. English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4 Standard Level = 5.
GCSE
All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade C or above.
Other
14-19 Diplomas: accepted – please enquire. Other combinations and non-A level qualifications will also be considered.
Short of the entry requirements for this course? Don’t worry you may be eligible for a foundation year to prepare you for possible entry onto this course for the following year.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. 
UCAS tariff
Typical offer will be 104 points, minimum of 2 A levels, General Studies accepted.
IB
26-28 points
BTEC
Grade DMM
Access courses
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (including GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or above or equivalent) with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction.
T level
Merit in any subject. 
GCSE
Mathematics and English language grade C / 4. If you do meet this criteria please seek further advice with the admission team on admissions@plymouth.ac.uk.
Other
14-19 Diplomas are accepted. Other combinations and non-A level qualifications also considered.
Short of the entry requirements for this course? Don’t worry you may be able to engage with an access course to prepare you for possible entry onto this programme for the following year.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.