If you're thinking about coming to study at the University of Plymouth from Zimbabwe, this page has all the information you need.
If you have any other questions, you can contact our team at international.office@plymouth.ac.uk, or by phoning +44 1752 588049.
To reward outstanding achievement the University of Plymouth offers scholarship schemes to help towards funding your studies. You could get up to 50% off your tuition fees in your first year.
Undergraduate
We require applicants to have completed the Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education (ZIMSEC) at Ordinary level grade C in English and Maths.
This is equivalent to the GCE O level. In addition, applicants must have completed 3 Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level with the following entry criteria and according to programme specifications:
| UCAS Tariff | A level | Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level |
|
| 144 | AAA | AAA | |
| 136 | AAB | AAB | |
| 128 | ABB | ABB | |
| 120 | BBB | BBB | |
| 112 | BBC | BBC | |
| 104 | BCC | BCC | |
| 96 | CCC | CCC |
If you do not meet these requirements you will be required to take a recognised international foundation programme.
Our partner college on campus, University of Plymouth International College (UPIC), offers a wide variety of foundation courses.
Postgraduate
| Zimbabwean Bachelor Honours Degree Classification - Percentage | Zimbabwean Bachelor Honours Degree Classification | UK Degree Equivalent | |
| 75 - 100% | First Division | 1st | |
| 65 - 74% | Upper Second Division | 2.1 | |
| 60 - 64% | Lower Second Division | 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 that to study a pre-sessional English language course UKVI require Student (formerly Tier 4) visa holders to take a Secure English Language Test (SELT) at a UKVI approved test centre (details of approved SELTs).
University of Plymouth requirement – Zimbabwe GCE O Level
| Undergraduate programmes | Postgraduate programmes | |
| C | B |
UPIC requirement – Zimbabwe GCE O Level
| Undergraduate programmes | Postgraduate programmes | |
| C | B |
Further guidance on English language requirements
For more help and advice, get in touch with our agents in Zimbabwe — they'll be happy to help.
Website: www.globaleducation.co.za
Email: info@globaleducation.co.zw
Address: Suite ZA, Sam Levy's Village, Borrowdale, Harare, Zimbabwe
IE Abroad
Website: www.ieabroad.com/zimbabwe
Email: zimbabwe@ieabroad.com
Address: Suite F203 Shamwari Complex, 157 Sam Munjoma Extension, Harare, Zimbabwe
Koala Education Services
Website: www.koalaeducationservices.com
Email: education@koalazim.com
Address: 6 Renfrew Road, Eastlea, Harare
Macpherson Education Services (previously known as Macpherson Consulting Group)
Website: www.macphersoneducation.com
Email: christine@mcggroup.co.zw
Address: 9 Balmoral Gardens, corner of 8th Street and Fife Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe
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