Apply from South Africa

If you're a student from South Africa thinking of coming to study in Plymouth, you'll find all the essential information you need right here

If you’re a student in South Africa considering studying at the University of Plymouth, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
On this page, you’ll find all the details about entry requirements, tuition fees, and funding options. You can also read about the experiences of other students to get a better sense of life at Plymouth and how they’ve navigated their own journey.
 

International tuition fees

Details of tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes are available in the 'Fees, costs, and funding' section on the respective course webpage. Use our course search tool to find the course you wish to apply for.

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International scholarships

To recognise outstanding achievement, the University of Plymouth offers scholarship schemes to help fund your studies. You could receive up to 50% off your tuition fees in your first year.
 

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

We require applicants to have completed a Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement) with minimum grades BBBCC or a National Senior Certificate with minimum grades of 66655 or above.
If you have not achieved these results, you should supplement your Senior Certificate with an international foundation year or equivalent. Our partner college on campus offers a wide variety of foundation courses.

Postgraduate

We require applicants to have completed a Bachelor's (Honours) degree from a recognised institution when awarded after four years of study with the following criteria:
South African classification South African classification – percentage UK Degree equivalent
First Class 75% – 100% 1st
Second Class, Division One 70% – 74% 2:1
Second Class, Division Two 60% – 69% 2:2

English language requirements

To be accepted onto a degree course with us you must have a suitable English language qualification. The tables below show the minimum English language requirements for standard courses at RQF 6 (degree level) and above.
Some courses have English language requirements that are higher than those shown below, please check the relevant course for details.

What if I don't meet the requirements?

If you don't think you will be able to meet these requirements you may be able to join a pre-sessional English language course offered by our English Language Centre . Please note to study a pre-sessional English language course UKVI require Tier 4 visa holders to take a Secure English Language Test (SELT) at a UKVI approved test centre ( details of approved SELTs ).
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Agents in South Africa

For further assistance and guidance, get in touch with our agents in South Africa. They will be happy to provide the support you need.
Global Education
Offices in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg
Email: query@global-education.co.za
Website: https://www.globaleducation.co.za/
IE Abroad International Study Advisors Ltd.
Offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg
Email: info@ieabroad.com
Website: https://www.ieabroad.com/south-africa/
 

Hear from one of our South African students

Being an International Student, the University treats you just like any other student, which is great. There are so many other International Students so you get to hear their stories as well... you are there to enjoy your time like any other student in England.